Cad Designer

Bimplus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a CAD Designer or Project Manager with a bespoke joinery background to progress into a Design Manager role. You will develop manufacture-ready drawings across a range of joinery projects, collaborate with internal teams, and help roll out 3D CAD software as the drawing office expands.

The role offers opportunities for progression to Design Manager, hybrid working after probation, and exposure to high-end projects backed by strong financial backing.

Qualifications

• Background in bespoke joinery, furniture or similar.
• Strong CAD experience, 2D and 3D.

Responsibilities

• Produce client approval and manufacture-ready drawings.
• Detailing across exterior and interior joinery projects.
• Carry out detailed site surveys for bespoke joinery projects.
• Interpret architects' drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Support the implementation of 3D CAD software and new standards.
• Clear scope to progress to Design Manager as the drawing office team grows.

Skills

CAD (2D/3D)

Joinery background

Site surveys

Project management

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

CAD Designer / Design Manager
£40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Progression to Design Manager
Commutable from Derby, Uttoxeter, Stoke, Burton, Matlock etc

Are you a CAD Designer or Project Manager from a bespoke joinery background, looking for a clear route to Design Manager with a competitive package, autonomy to make your mark and high‑end projects, at a business backed to grow?

As the go‑to CAD Designer, you'll take ownership of the development of manufacture‑ready drawings across a broad range of bespoke joinery projects – working closely with internal teams to ensure every design is accurate, practical and ready for production.

Following a recent acquisition and significant financial backing, this joinery manufacturer is entering an exciting new chapter – full order book, bright future and a real opportunity to help shape it. You’ll support the roll‑out of 3D CAD software across the business and help build the drawing office team, with a clear scope to progress to Design Manager as the department grows.

If you're a CAD Designer or Project Manager with a joinery background looking to progress into a Manager role, this could be a great fit.

The Role

• Produce client approval and manufacture‑ready drawings
• Detailing across exterior and interior joinery projects
• Carry out detailed site surveys for bespoke joinery projects
• Interpret architects' drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Support the implementation of 3D CAD software and new standards
• Clear scope to progress to Design Manager as the drawing office team grows

The Person

• Background in bespoke joinery, furniture or similar
• Strong CAD experience, 2D and 3D
• Happy to do site surveys as and when required
• Progression to Design Manager
• Join a business with a full order book and strong financial backing
• Potential for some hybrid working, following a successful probation
• Genuine influence over software, standards and process as the department is built

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