CAD Draughtsman

Porterhouse Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Regular hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Job summary

Porterhouse Recruitment is seeking a skilled CAD Designer in Dartford to join an established design team, delivering detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for shopfronts, entrances and curtain walling. You will take projects from initial survey through to final approved drawings, coordinating with the Projects team to ensure technical accuracy and timely delivery.

Candidates should have strong AutoCAD experience, construction/ glazing background and a good eye for detail, with the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD/design in construction, glazing, architectural metalwork or related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Logikal is a plus.
• Familiarity with shopfronts, curtain walling and aluminium framing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for shopfronts, entrances and curtain walling systems.
• Take projects from initial survey information through to final approved drawings.
• Interpret surveys, specifications, architectural drawings and technical information.
• Develop accurate design solutions in line with project and structural requirements.
• Liaise with clients and Projects team to resolve technical and design queries.
• Amend drawings following client comments and project changes.
• Manage multiple projects and drawing deadlines.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture and installation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Tools

Logikal

Schüco

Reynaers

Wicona

Technal

SAPA

Kawneer

Crittall

Job description

CAD Designer

Location: Dartford, Kent
Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join an established design team, working on a range of commercial glazing projects including shopfronts, entrance systems and curtain walling.

The role will involve taking projects from initial survey information through to the production of detailed drawings for client approval, working closely with the Projects team to ensure designs are technically accurate, practical and delivered within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for shopfronts, entrances and curtain walling systems.
• Take projects from initial survey information through to final approved drawings.
• Interpret surveys, specifications, architectural drawings and technical information.
• Develop accurate design solutions in line with project and structural requirements.
• Liaise with clients and the Projects team to resolve technical and design queries.
• Amend drawings following client comments and project changes.
• Manage multiple projects and drawing deadlines.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture and installation.
• Identify potential design or technical issues and provide practical solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Logikal would be advantageous
• Profile knowledge such as: Schüco, Reynaers, Wicona, Technal, SAPA, Kawneer and Crittall,
• Previous experience working in a CAD/design role within construction, glazing, architectural metalwork or a related sector.
• Experience of shopfronts, aluminium framing, entrance systems, curtain walling or commercial glazing would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret surveys, specifications and architectural drawings.
• Good understanding of construction and structural requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicating with clients and internal project teams.
• Able to manage your own workload and work effectively to deadlines.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.