CAD Engineer

Pertemps; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected smart lighting technology company is seeking a CAD Engineer to prepare technical drawings and collaborate on innovative projects. The role offers a stable environment where employees can impact client delivery through precision and attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, healthcare plan, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous CAD experience, ideally in lighting, electronics or manufacturing.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Awareness of smart lighting systems or IoT-based technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings.
• Produce and revise technical drawings and schematics to industry standards.
• Liaise with engineers and project teams for smooth handovers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree or certification in a relevant discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

CAD Engineer
Location: High Wycombe (Office-based) (Hybrid after probation)
Salary: £30,000
Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Friday)

A fantastic opportunity for a CAD Engineer to join a respected and fast-growing smart lighting technology company. Known for delivering cutting-edge lighting control systems, the business supports major commercial and public sector clients across the UK — from concept through to commissioning.

With all project delivery handled in-house, the company offers a stable, collaborative environment where innovation and technical precision are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings
• Export designs into proprietary control software to support pre-commissioning
• Create and populate system icons and network trees
• Produce and revise technical drawings and schematics to industry standards
• Liaise with engineers, project teams and estimators to ensure smooth handovers
• Maintain detailed design documentation and support design improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Previous CAD experience, ideally in lighting, electronics or manufacturing
• Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with 3D tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Rhino) is a plus
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Excellent attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Degree or certification in a relevant discipline preferred
• Awareness of smart lighting systems or IoT-based technologies is desirable

Benefits:

• £30,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development

This is a great role for someone looking to apply their CAD skills in a technical, innovative environment where their work will have a real impact on live systems and client delivery.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.