Project Engineer - AutoCAD / Manufacturing

Searley Owen; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Searley Owen is seeking an experienced CAD Estimator to support customers with quotations, technical drawings and project coordination.

The role focuses on AutoCAD drawing production and accurate estimating, acting as the liaison between customers, sales and production to ensure smooth project delivery and manufacture.

You will interpret customer specifications, prepare quotations, and pass detailed information to workshop teams, contributing to continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD estimating or technical support within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Preparing accurate quotations and estimates from customer enquiries.
• Interpreting customer specifications and requirements.
• Liaising with customers regarding drawings, amendments, and pricing.
• Supporting the production team with technical information and drawings.
• Working with sales and operations to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing multiple projects and enquiries simultaneously.
• Supporting continuous improvement within processes and systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An established manufacturing and engineering business is looking to recruit an experienced CAD Estimator to support customers with quotations, technical drawings, and project coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AutoCAD and estimating experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

The successful candidate will act as the link between customers, sales, and production, taking customer enquiries, producing drawings and quotations, and ensuring accurate information is passed through to the workshop team for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Preparing accurate quotations and estimates from customer enquiries
• Interpreting customer specifications and requirements
• Liaising with customers regarding drawings, amendments, and pricing
• Supporting the production team with technical information and drawings
• Working closely with sales and operations teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Managing multiple projects and enquiries simultaneously
• Supporting continuous improvement within processes and systems

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a CAD, estimating, or technical support role
• Strong AutoCAD experience
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or construction environments
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Sheet metal / fabrication
• HVAC / ductwork
• General manufacturing
Engineering or construction products

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business in a key role that offers long‑term progression and technical variety