Senior CAD Designer

Penguin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior CAD Designer in Watford. The role involves leading design projects, mentoring team members, and utilizing strong 2D AutoCAD skills. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing sheet metal or structural steel products and a willingness to travel. This position offers competitive benefits including private health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Pension

25 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing sheet metal or structural steel products.
• Strong 2D AutoCAD skills essential.
• Willingness to travel; full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional site surveys in the UK & Europe.
• Produce GA, detailed manufacturing, and installation drawings.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong 2D AutoCAD skills

Effective communication and multitasking

Knowledge of installation practices

Experience in manufacturing sheet metal or structural steel products

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

Job description

Overview

Senior CAD Designer

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits: Private health insurance, pension, 25 days annual leave (incl. 3 Christmas days), training opportunities

Penguin Recruitment is proud to represent a market-leading acoustic engineering firm with over 50 years of experience. Specializing in bespoke noise and vibration control solutions, they're seeking a Senior CAD Designer to join their talented Design team. This is an exciting, hands-on role that offers the opportunity to lead design projects, mentor team members, and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional site surveys in the UK & Europe
• Produce GA, detailed manufacturing, and installation drawings
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members
• Lead development of acoustic products using 2D AutoCAD
• Ensure compliance with regulations and optimize designs for manufacturability

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing sheet metal or structural steel products
• Strong 2D AutoCAD skills
• Knowledge of installation practices
• Effective communication and multitasking abilities
• Willingness to travel; full driving license required
• Autodesk Inventor/Revit knowledge (advantageous)

Notes: Join one of the fastest‑growing noise specialists where your expertise will make a meaningful impact!

How to Apply

Contact AMIR GHARAATI at Penguin Recruitment for more details.

Job Information

• Job Title: Senior CAD Designer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
• Posted: Sep 9th 2025
• Closes: Oct 10th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time