Design Draughtsperson

-; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the energy sector is seeking a motivated Design Draughtsperson for its Engineering Support team in Great Yarmouth. The role involves designing and drafting mechanical systems for oilfield service equipment, ensuring design accuracy throughout all stages. Successful candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and proficiency in SolidWorks, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to global projects.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Familiarity with service equipment in the energy industry desirable.
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems and project management advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting activities for the Engineering department.
• Design components based on engineering principles and existing examples.
• Monitor fabrication processes to ensure alignment with design intent.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (up to first degree)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Draughtsperson to join our Engineering Support team in Great Yarmouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for designing and drafting mechanical systems for oilfield service equipment. The role involves coordinating with various internal departments, external consultants, and fabrication contractors, ensuring design accuracy and project feasibility throughout all stages.

About the Company

NOV (National Oilwell Varco) is a global leader in providing equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations. With a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and collaboration, we empower our teams to develop and deliver advanced technology and services that fuel the energy sector.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative engineering environment
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training
• Exposure to global projects and cross-functional teamwork
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Perform drafting activities for the Engineering department
• Design components based on engineering principles and existing examples
• Support R&D and liaise with internal experts and external vendors
• Create detailed schematic and process flow drawings
• Ensure strong inter-departmental communication for standardization and coordination
• Participate in technical/sales meetings and provide drawing estimates
• Contribute to weekly project meetings and on-site measurement tasks
• Monitor fabrication processes to ensure alignment with design intent
• Compile job summary reports for continual improvement
• Comply with all HSE policies and confidentiality requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (up to first degree)
• Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Familiarity with service equipment in the energy industry desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems and project management advantageous
• Full, current UK driving licence preferred

Soft Skills (optional)

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure
• Independent and team-oriented work ethic
• Ethical and solution-focused mindset
• Strong communicator and proactive collaborator

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are a global family. We are thousands of individuals, working as one team to create technology and equipment that unlocks our customers' energy potential. We are diverse, kind and passionate, and we are proud to be a part of every community in which we work. Because we all understand that our work matters. That's why we are driven to be the best that we can be, to innovate, to move forward, and to improve the lives of everyone we meet. We are NOV.

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.