Graduate CAD Designer (M&E) in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern engineering consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate CAD Designer to produce accurate mechanical and electrical building-services drawings. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and AutoCAD experience. This role offers a salary between £27,000 and £31,000, along with bonuses and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual bonus (~10%)

Pension

Company perks

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• CAD Technician experience from an M&E background preferred.
• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and visualize customers’ needs to create engineered solutions.
• Create high-quality 2D and 3D drawings.
• Deliver detailed manufacturing drawings for construction.
• Support the Engineering Manager with basic structural load calculations.

Skills

AutoCAD experience

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

2D and 3D drawing skills

Education

Graduate in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Graduate CAD Designer (M&E)

Nottingham

£27,000 – £31,000 + annual bonus (~10%) + pension + company perks + excellent career progression.

We are a modern M&E consultancy focused on continuous improvement, offering formal training and career development. This role involves producing accurate mechanical and electrical building‑services drawings, working with Autodesk Inventor, Navisworks, and Revit to create construction‑ready designs for roof supports, bracketry, modular frames, pipe‑support systems, and walkways.

The Role

• Understand and visualise customers’ needs to create engineered solutions that meet specifications, detail, and budget requirements.
• Create high‑quality 2D and 3D drawings (right first time).
• Deliver detailed manufacturing drawings to workshops for construction.
• Supply detailed requirements to third parties for laser‑cut parts, powder coating, galvanising or other outsourced work.
• Support the Engineering Manager with basic structural load calculations.
• Develop design concepts for new products and innovations.

The Person

• CAD Technician experience from an M&E background, or
• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with AutoCAD experience and a successful work placement.

Reference: BBBH21766

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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