Junior CAD Engineer

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; West Hoathly; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is seeking a Junior CAD Engineer for the East Grinstead team. This full-time hybrid role offers 1 day per week from home and 4 days at the office, 37.5 hours per week.

You will use AutoCAD to produce technical drawings, perform heat loss/gain calculations for CAT A/B projects, and prepare technical submissions while supporting clients and liaising with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical Engineering (degree or equivalent).
• Strong AutoCAD skills (or similar CAD software).
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Exposure to IES or similar building modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical drawings and designs using AutoCAD
• Completing heat loss and gain calculations (CAT A & CAT B projects)
• Supporting pre-sales activities and compiling technical submissions for quotations
• Assisting with technical documentation, specifications and data sheets
• Providing technical support to clients via email and telephone
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Supporting client communications and managing expectations on technical queries
• General document / drawing administration support

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Building modelling (IES)

Job description

Junior CAD Engineer

East Grinstead - with free parking available onsite.

Full time permanent role - Hybrid role with 1 day per week working from home and 4 days per week based at the office. Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Salary £28000 - £30000 with very good all round company / staff benefits. Good pension scheme, 23 days holiday (rising with length of service), annual company events and more.

Due to continued growth, my client is seeking to recruit a Junior Technical Engineer / CAD Engineer to join their technical team based in East Grinstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to join a world leader within their field, and to develop in their specialist environment, gaining hands‑on exposure to design, technical calculations and client interaction.

The role - Junior CAD Engineer

As a Junior Technical Engineer, you will support the technical and pre‑sales function, using AutoCAD and engineering principles to deliver accurate system designs and technical submissions.

Duties will include:

• Producing technical drawings and designs using AutoCAD
• Completing heat loss and gain calculations (CAT A & CAT B projects)
• Supporting pre‑sales activities and compiling technical submissions for quotations
• Assisting with technical documentation, specifications and data sheets
• Providing technical support to clients via email and telephone
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Supporting client communications and managing expectations on technical queries
• General document / drawing administration support

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Essential:

• Background in Mechanical Engineering (degree or equivalent)
• Strong AutoCAD skills (or similar CAD software)
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, reactive environment
• Strong organisation and time management skills

Desirable:

• Exposure to IES or similar building modelling software

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job