Electrical CAD Designer

Babcock International Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Warrington is seeking an Electrical CAD Designer to support nuclear projects. This full-time role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practices with relevant qualifications. The position provides competitive salary and various benefits including a matched pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

10 days of paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading for buying/selling leave

Volunteering leave ('Be Kind Day')

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD tools and engineering drawing practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions and deliverables from concept to support.
• Prepare and produce drawings adhering to ISO standards.
• Promote collaboration across design teams.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist senior designers with estimates and quality improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD tools

Knowledge of general engineering drawing practice

Education

ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent or appropriate apprenticeship

Job description

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Job Title: Electrical CAD Designer

Location: Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary & Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as an Electrical Designer and contribute to our mission.

The role

As an Electrical Designer within Cavendish Nuclear, your work will support decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and the operation and construction of nuclear power plants. Our goal is to clean up nuclear legacy and promote nuclear energy for national security, energy supply, and net zero commitments.

Daily responsibilities include creating design solutions and deliverables that meet standards and lifecycle requirements, from concept to in-service support.

• Prepare and produce drawings throughout the design lifecycle, adhering to ISO standards and meeting project requirements.
• Promote collaboration across design and other teams.
• Maintain project documentation, including 'as built' and datum pack updates.
• Coordinate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure design functionality and contribute to reviews.
• Develop innovative solutions and address manufacturing and installation issues.
• Assist senior designers with estimates, quality improvements, and industry updates.

Essential experience

• Knowledge of CAD tools
• Knowledge of general engineering drawing practice

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC/HND (or equivalent) or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent) or appropriate apprenticeship

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows buying or selling leave annually (February-March)
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering leave annually
• Growth opportunities

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