Senior CAD Designer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer for exciting nuclear and green energy projects. This hybrid role involves producing quality designs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Join an organization that values innovation, quality, and your career development, offering a flexible working environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Strong benefits package

Structured career progression

Culture supporting continual learning

Qualifications

• Strong experience with CAD tools is essential.
• Experience in the nuclear sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Must be British and eligible for BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality mechanical CAD designs across nuclear and defence projects.
• Develop drawings from early-stage concept through to detailed design.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD Design

Collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical CAD Designer - Nuclear & Defence Projects
Location: Hybrid working with offices across the UK
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Hours: 37-hour working week
Are you an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer looking to take your career to the next level? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognised engineering leader at the forefront of the UK's nuclear and green energy sectors.
Our client is a major player in the Nuclear & Defence industry, delivering innovative and mission-critical projects across the UK.

Known for their investment in people and a strong track record of staff retention, they offer a supportive environment where your career development is genuinely prioritised.

Why Join This Organisation?
·Work on cutting-edge government-backed nuclear and green energy projects
·Join a business that values innovation, quality, and technical excellence
·Benefit from a flexible hybrid working policy
·Gain access to a strong benefits package and structured career progression
·Work in a culture that supports continual learning and professional development

Key Responsibilities
·Produce high-quality mechanical CAD designs across nuclear and defence projects
·Develop drawings from early-stage concept through to detailed design
·Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions
·Interpret client requirements and translate them into clear, effective designs
·Contribute to identifying optimal design methodologies and improvements

Requirements
·HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
·Strong experience with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.)
·Proven ability to deliver detailed design drawings to a high standard
·Experience in the nuclear sector is beneficial but not essential
·All applicants must be British and eligible for at least BPSS clearance

To apply or learn more:
Please contact Kent Streek at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)