Junior CAD Designer

Elatestaff; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elatestaff in Chesterfield is seeking a Junior CAD Designer to join a specialist team in the roofing and insulation sector. You will develop bespoke tapered insulation designs and provide practical, cost-effective roof drainage solutions.

You will interpret architectural drawings, prepare quotations and ensure designs meet building regulations and technical standards while collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in tapered insulation design, roofing, construction design or building physics would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret technical information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke tapered insulation schemes using specialist design software.
• Interpret architectural drawings, survey information and project specifications to develop effective roof drainage solutions.
• Prepare accurate, commercially competitive quotations for designed schemes.
• Carry out thermal performance calculations and condensation risk assessments.
• Liaise with customers, business managers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations, technical standards and project specifications.
• Maintain high standards of design accuracy, customer service and technical quality.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency and overall performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Independence

Adaptability

Proactive development

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Design software

Job description

Junior CAD Designer

Location:Chesterfield
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a Junior CAD Designer to join a specialist team within the roofing and insulation sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and technically minded individual to develop bespoke tapered insulation designs, producing practical, cost-effective roof drainage solutions that meet customer requirements and relevant building regulations.

Working closely with internal teams and customers, you will interpret architectural drawings, prepare quotations and ensure designs deliver the required thermal performance and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design bespoke tapered insulation schemes using specialist design software.
• Interpret architectural drawings, survey information and project specifications to develop effective roof drainage solutions.
• Prepare accurate, commercially competitive quotations for designed schemes.
• Carry out thermal performance calculations and condensation risk assessments.
• Liaise with customers, business managers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure designs meet relevant building regulations, technical standards and project specifications.
• Maintain high standards of design accuracy, customer service and technical quality.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency and overall performance.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and solve problems effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

Experience in tapered insulation design, roofing, construction design or building physics would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday – Friday working hours, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
• Opportunity to develop specialist technical design skills.
• Long-term career development within the roofing and insulation sector.