Lead 3D CAD Designer – Energy Infra & BIM Lead

Ceto Talent; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Dental

Optical Vouchers

Gym Discounts

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays (

Job summary

Ceto Talent is seeking a 3D Lead CAD Designer for major energy infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on establishing an internal 3D design capability, developing gas/pipeline/energy infrastructure models, and delivering buildable design information.

You will work with engineers, designers and site teams to progress 3D models through tender, concept design to construction, while advancing digital engineering and BIM practices.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in engineering, CAD, design or related discipline.
• Proven experience using 3D CAD software (AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, Bentley OpenBuildings/OpenRoads).
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings for construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models, engineering drawings and fabrication details.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, layouts, sections and construction details.
• Coordinate models across multiple engineering disciplines and resolve clashes.
• Maintain design documentation in line with company standards and project requirements.
• Support engineers including BIM adoption and digital engineering initiatives.
• Mentor and grow the current design team's capabilities.

Skills

3D CAD software

BIM processes

Discipline coordination

Mentoring

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Civil 3D

Revit

Inventor

SolidWorks

Bentley OpenBuildings/OpenRoads

Job description

Ceto Talent is seeking a 3D Lead CAD Designer for major energy infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on establishing an internal 3D design capability, developing gas/pipeline/energy infrastructure models, and delivering buildable design information.

You will work with engineers, designers and site teams to progress 3D models through tender, concept design to construction, while advancing digital engineering and BIM practices.