CAD Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicester is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Engineer to join their design team. This role involves preparing design solutions for various projects and ensuring technical compliance. Key qualifications include proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary up to £45,000, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Supportive engineering team

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or building services design.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage design drawings based on client specifications.
• Produce bespoke drawings and layouts for ducting, steelwork, and attenuation.
• Attend site meetings and on-site measurements when required.
• Liaise with CFD service providers.
• Prepare component lists for project estimation.
• Support the engineering control system through drawing reviews.
• Provide technical product information for marketing materials.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong technical understanding of mechanical or building services design

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

3D AutoCAD

Job description

CAD Engineer

Location: Leicester (Office-based with occasional travel)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

A leading engineering firm based in Leicester is seeking a talented and detail-oriented CAD Engineer to join their established design and engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, preparing both code-compliant and bespoke design solutions across ducting, steelwork, and attenuation systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, internal departments, and external service providers, ensuring all technical drawings and documentation meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage design drawings based on client specifications and project requirements.
• Produce bespoke drawings and layouts for ducting, steelwork, attenuation, and associated components.
• Attend site meetings, appraisals, and on-site measurements when required.
• Liaise with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) service providers.
• Prepare component lists to assist with project estimation and costing.
• Support the engineering control system through drawing reviews and revision history updates.
• Provide technical product information and assist in preparing marketing and support materials.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Proficient in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or building services design.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Preferred

• Experience using 3D AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) processes.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging design projects.