Senior CAD Designer

Fore Street Employment Agency; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced designer in Hertford to take ownership of projects, mentor junior colleagues, and drive innovation. Responsibilities include site surveys, production of drawings, and coordination with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing, excellent AutoCAD skills, and a willingness to travel. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to various projects across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience at a manufacturing business producing sheet metal products or structural steel.
• Good understanding of installation best practices.
• Full driving license and passport with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out dimensional site surveys on projects throughout the UK.
• Attendance at design meetings, both on site and online.
• Production of general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mentoring

Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer to take ownership of projects, mentor junior colleagues, and drive innovation across our product range.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out dimensional site surveys on projects throughout the UK and in Europe.
• Attendance at design meetings, both on site and online.
• Production of general arrangement drawings.
• Production of detailed manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Coordinate design with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Production of as-built drawings.
• Mentoring & coaching of junior and mid-level colleagues.

Requirements

• Experience at a manufacturing business producing sheet metal products or structural steel.
• Have a good understanding of installation best practices.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate, both in writing and in person, in a professional manner at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of 2D AutoCAD.
• Have a full driving license and passport, and a willingness to travel abroad for work occasionally.
• Flexibility and ability to learn quickly.
• A growth mindset and a proactive mentality.
• Proactively promote Allaway behaviours and values: Quality, Collaboration, Trust, Initiative, Growth.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and/or Revit is advantageous.
• Relevant training/qualifications could be beneficial.