Designer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Certain Advantage hires a Designer/Draughtsperson to produce high-quality technical drawings and production-ready documentation for UK projects. You will create general arrangement drawings in AutoCAD, 3D assemblies in SolidWorks, and prepare complete engineering packages for manufacturing and procurement.

Join the design team to translate concepts into practical solutions, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines while collaborating with Project Managers and engineers across engagements.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical drawing conventions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised, with effective time management and the ability to deliver work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and design documentation using CAD software.
• Translate specifications, sketches, and design concepts into practical, production-focused engineering solutions.
• Develop and issue Bills of Materials to support manufacturing and procurement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to help deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Update and amend drawings and models in response to client feedback, design reviews, and changing project needs.

Skills

Technical drawing

BOMs

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Certain Advantage is seeking a Designer / Draughtsperson to produce high-quality technical drawings and designs.

Role Overview

You will join the Design team to assist the Project Manager in developing drawings from initial concept layouts through to production-ready documentation. You will also prepare full engineering packages, including general arrangement drawings in AutoCAD, 3D assemblies and models in SolidWorks, and structured bills of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and design documentation using CAD software.
• Translate specifications, sketches, and design concepts into practical, production-focused engineering solutions.
• Develop and issue Bills of Materials to support manufacturing and procurement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to help deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Update and amend drawings and models in response to client feedback, design reviews, and changing project needs.

Required Experience & Skills

• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical drawing conventions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised, with effective time management and the ability to deliver work to deadlines.

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