Graduate CAD Technician (M&E)

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Nottingham seeks a Graduate CAD Technician to support creating detailed mechanical and electrical drawings. The role includes producing high-quality designs, supporting engineering calculations, and interacting with clients. Salary ranges between £26,000 and £29,000 with additional bonuses and career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

Annual bonus (approx. 10%)

Pension

Company perks

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with placement experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience in M&E background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D & 3D drawings.
• Understand customer needs and provide solutions.
• Deliver manufacturing drawings to workshop.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Mechanical Engineering principles

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Graduate CAD Technician (M&E) – Nottingham

£26,000 - £29,000 + Annual Bonus around 10% + Career progression + Pension + Company Perks + Excellent Career Progression & Opportunities

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate with placement experience looking for formal and on-the-job training to develop your career? You will join a modern M&E consultancy that is family-run and focused on continuous improvement, providing excellent training and actively encouraging career development and progress. You will work on projects of various sizes to produce accurate drawings of mechanical & electrical building services using your understanding of mechanical engineering, including roof supports, basic bracketry, modular frames, pipe support systems, and walkways using Autodesk Inventor and interacting with customers\' models in Navisworks and REVIT. The drawings start from initial design through to fabrication and installation-ready drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and visualise customers' needs to provide designed and engineered solutions that meet specifications, situational detail, and budget requirements.
• Create high-quality (right first time) technical 2D & 3D drawings.
• Deliver detailed manufacturing drawings to the workshop for construction.
• Supply detailed requirements to 3rd parties for laser cut parts, powder coating, galvanising or other outsourced work.
• Support the Engineering Manager to perform 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.

Other Details

Salary advertised as a guideline; remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set. Location: Nottingham. Industry: M&E consultancy. Benefits include annual bonus (approx. 10%), pension, company perks, and clear career progression opportunities.

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

Application: If you are interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Reference: BBBH21766