CS&A CAD Designer - Part Time

NRL Recruitment; Risley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a part-time structural designer to deliver impactful designs without full-time commitment. You will create innovative outputs, work collaboratively with engineers, and mentor upcoming talents. The role requires a minimum of HNC, over 10 years of structural design experience, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit. Join a team that values expertise and supports energy transition projects for a greener future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural design roles.
• Experience in detailed structural steelwork and concrete modeling.
• Professional membership or proven substantial experience.

Responsibilities

• Creating innovative design outputs for complex environments.
• Producing GA drawings and RC detailing.
• Working with multidisciplinary engineers on integrated design solutions.
• Mentoring apprentices and technicians.
• Applying BIM principles to design practice.

Skills

Structural design expertise

CAD software proficiency

BIM principles knowledge

Mentoring skills

Education

HNC in relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Shape complex structures. Influence major delivery. Work your way.

Here’s a part‑time role (20 hours / week) that still puts you at the heart of some of the most important engineering challenges in the UK. If you want meaningful work without the full‑time commitment, this is your chance to bring serious structural design expertise to a project that genuinely matters.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be one of the go‑to structural designers within a high‑performing design and engineering team—solving problems, shaping solutions, and pushing standards upward. Your week will include:

• Creating innovative design outputs for complex, highly regulated environments.
• Producing detailed structural steelwork and concrete models, including GA drawings and RC detailing.
• Working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with multidisciplinary engineers to build integrated design solutions.
• Supporting smooth handovers to construction teams and ensuring designs land correctly on site.
• Mentoring apprentices and technicians—helping shape the next generation of designers.
• Applying BIM principles and keeping outputs aligned with best practice and relevant industry standards.

What You Bring

You’re already an experienced structural designer with a track record of delivering across the full design lifecycle. You’ll need:

• HNC (minimum) in a relevant discipline.
• Around 10+ years’ experience in structural design roles.
• Strong capability with CAD and BIM tools—Autodesk Revit expertise is essential.
• Professional membership or substantial proven experience.
• A mindset that blends technical rigour with collaboration, clarity and accountability.

Why This Role?

You get the impact of working on high‑value, high‑purpose engineering… without the full‑time hours. You’ll join a team that values expertise, encourages innovation, and gives you the room to do your best work.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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