Principal CAD Designer

HR GO Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Subsea CAD Designer, where your expertise in mechanical and structural engineering will drive innovative offshore projects. This role offers the chance to lead a team in preparing detailed design and fabrication drawings while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards. You'll engage in a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. Collaborate with talented professionals in the energy sector and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of offshore services. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in subsea structural fabrication within Marine/Oil and Gas industry.
• Technical education related to mechanical or structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design/fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Oversee and approve the work of a team on projects.
• Ensure compliance with company QA and HSE procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Technical education in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Vault

Siemens Teamcentre

Job description

Opportunity to join a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry.

Are you an experienced Subsea CAD Designer seeking a new challenge?

Location: Sutton
Hybrid
Flexible benefits package and negotiable salary

The role

• Prepare design/fabrication drawings of steel structures and piping using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software.
• Under broad direction assign, oversee, check and approve the work of a team on a project or in the Drawing Office.
• Provide focal point for all project communication and activities and ensure the delivery of quality work and services in line with project plans.
• Identify and communicate project resource requirements to the Deputy Discipline Manager or Discipline Manager.
• Assess project resource requests and provide feedback on feasibility in terms of deliverables and timescales given resources available.
• Independently evaluate, organise and prioritise work for self and others.
• Participate in technical audits of projects and studies.
• Actively participate in relevant training and development to pursue continuing professional development.
• Actively help to guide, train, and develop more junior personnel.
• Participate in reviews and development of departmental procedures and work methods.
• Assist Fabrication as required in the resolution of construction difficulties relating to design problems, clashes, etc.
• Provide input for project CTR estimates for project drafting team when required.
• Interface with project discipline leads to ensure CAD deliverable schedule is being met and budget is on track.
• Ensure project team comply with company QA and HSE procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that design services comply with company standards and processes in line with appropriate legislation.
• Manage internal and external Drawing Office project interfaces.

Experience required

• Technical education related to mechanical or structural engineering.
• Relevant previous design and drafting experience in producing subsea structural fabrication within the Marine and/or Oil and Gas industry, including work at Lead/Senior level.
• Prepare offshore installation method sketches, deck layouts, installation aids and rigging drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD software.
• Prepare field layout, approach drawings and alignment sheets using Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Experience in Autodesk Inventor iLogic.
• Experience in Offshore Wind installation/structures.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault for data (drawings/models) management.
• Experience using Siemens Teamcentre product lifecycle management (PLM) system.