CAD Technician ( Glass & Fenestration )

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking and office facilities

Full training on internal systems and 

Career development opportunities

Exposure to all stages of project work

Office in Essex

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting a permanent Glass & Fenestration CAD Technician in Essex. The role focuses on producing technical drawings and design support for glazing systems on commercial and residential projects.

Ideal candidates are experienced with aluminium/steel curtain walling, windows and doors, and internal glazing, with a strong eye for precision and the ability to coordinate with design teams. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with glazing systems, including aluminium and steel curtain walling, windows and doors, and internal glass partitions and fire-rated glazing systems.
• Good understanding of glass and fenestration installation techniques.
• Strong technical drawing ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Confident in carrying out accurate measured surveys.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and a cooperative approach.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed CAD drawings for aluminium and steel window, door and curtain walling systems
• Produce CAD drawings for internal glazing systems, including partitions, doors and fire-rated screens
• Liaise with client design teams, architects, contractors and in-house teams to develop and finalise drawing packages
• Carry out and interpret measured site surveys for incorporation into design work
• Support project teams with technical coordination and design resolution
• Prepare drawings for client approval, fabrication and installation stages
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, standards and fire safety requirements
• Assist in preparing glass schedules, materials take-offs and technical submittals
• Update and maintain drawing registers and internal project documentation
• Work closely with the factory and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
• Attend project sites and meetings when required, and conduct site visits to check dimensions, design feasibility and installation interface
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and documentation

Skills

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Communication

Measuring surveys

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

LogiKal

Job description

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading architectural glazing and fenestration specialist for a Permanent Glass & Fenestration CAD Technician in Essex. The role produces technical drawings and design support across glazing systems for commercial and residential projects, and suits an experienced technician or a junior candidate with ambition to develop.

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Location: Essex

Type of Work: CAD drawing and design support for architectural glazing and fenestration, including aluminium and steel curtain walling, windows, doors and internal glazing

• Produce accurate and detailed CAD drawings for aluminium and steel window, door and curtain walling systems
• Produce CAD drawings for internal glazing systems, including partitions, doors and fire-rated screens
• Liaise with client design teams, architects, contractors and in-house teams to develop and finalise drawing packages
• Carry out and interpret measured site surveys for incorporation into design work
• Support project teams with technical coordination and design resolution
• Prepare drawings for client approval, fabrication and installation stages
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, standards and fire safety requirements
• Assist in preparing glass schedules, materials take-offs and technical submittals
• Update and maintain drawing registers and internal project documentation
• Work closely with the factory and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
• Attend project sites and meetings when required, and conduct site visits to check dimensions, design feasibility and installation interface
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and documentation

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience working with glazing systems, including aluminium and steel curtain walling, windows and doors, and internal glass partitions and fire-rated glazing systems
• Good understanding of glass and fenestration installation techniques
• Strong technical drawing ability and attention to detail
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Confident in carrying out accurate measured surveys
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Excellent communication skills and a cooperative approach
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using Revit
• Familiarity with LogiKal software (highly desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites on occasion

Package / Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of architectural glazing projects
• Full training on internal systems and procedures
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
• On-site parking and office facilities
• Exposure to all stages of project delivery, from design to installation

Working Pattern: Factory based in Essex, with travel to project sites across London, the South East and East as required (mainly in the London area)