CAD Technician / Estimator

Condor UK; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Condor UK designs, supplies and installs commercial canopies for schools, nurseries, councils and businesses. We are seeking a CAD Technician / Estimator to join our small, friendly team, producing designs and drawings and turning them into accurate quotes.

You will create 3D SolidWorks models, produce fabrication drawings and layouts for canopy projects, and convert site measurements into workable designs. Strong knowledge of drawing standards and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks proficiency including 3D modelling, assemblies and drawing production.
• Ability to produce accurate fabrication drawings without supervision.
• Good understanding of engineering drawing standards, tolerances and dimensioning.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers, suppliers and team.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models in SolidWorks and produce full fabrication drawings, working independently.
• Produce layouts, specifications and general arrangement drawings for canopy projects.
• Convert site measurements and customer requirements into workable designs.
• Prepare drawings for manufacturers and installation teams.
• Calculate material quantities and take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Obtain and compare prices from manufacturers, suppliers and installation subcontractors.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for customers.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and follow up quotes.
• Revise designs and costings to meet customer budgets.
• Join occasional site visits to survey and see projects completed.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Fabrication drawings

Drawing standards

MS Office

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Engineering-related qualification

Engineering/product design subject

Full, clean driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Condor UK designs, supplies and installs commercial canopies for schools, nurseries, councils and businesses. We're looking for a CAD Technician / Estimator to join our small, friendly team, producing the designs and drawings for our projects and turning them into accurate, competitive quotes.

What you'll do

Create 3D models in SolidWorks and produce full fabrication drawings, working independently

Produce layouts, specifications and general arrangement drawings for canopy projects

Turn site measurements and customer requirements into workable designs

Prepare drawings for manufacturers and installation teams

Work out material quantities and take-offs from drawings and specifications

Obtain and compare prices from manufacturers, suppliers and installation subcontractors

Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for customers

Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and follow up quotes

Revise designs and costings to meet customer budgets

General

Join occasional site visits to survey and see projects completed

EssentialCompetent in SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, assemblies and drawing productionAble to produce accurate fabrication drawings without supervisionGood understanding of engineering drawing standards, tolerances and dimensioningProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and ExcelGood written and verbal communication skills, with customers, suppliers and the teamAble to work on your own initiative and manage your own workloadStrong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving mindsetDesirableEstimating or quoting experience, ideally in fabrication, construction or building productsExperience of steel or aluminium fabrication or structuresA qualification in engineering, product design or a related subjectA full, clean, driving licence