Senior CAD Designer in WV2, Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

Energy Jobline CVL; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel design company in Wolverhampton is looking for a Senior CAD Designer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality drawings and models for bespoke steelwork projects. This full-time, office-based role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in steelwork design, proficiency in AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor, and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in steelwork design & fabrication.
• Advanced user of CAD software like AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Comprehensive understanding of technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients.
• Maintain accurate files and records.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Technical drawing understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Senior CAD Designer | Office based role | Competitive salary DOE

Steelway Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton – WV2

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:45 & Friday, 08:30 – 15:30

37.5 hours per week.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our design team in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled designer to play a key role in producing high-quality drawings and models for a range of bespoke steelwork projects including staircases, handrails and platforms.

Reporting to the Design Office Manager, you will be responsible for producing design layouts, general arrangements and complete manufacturing drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise previous industry experience & knowledge to produce detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Collaborate closely with the project team, client, architect & structural engineers to gather critical information & specifications.
• Attend internal & external project design meetings offering valuable input to ongoing challenges.
• Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, tolerances, & quality standards.
• Maintain accurate files & records.
• Support junior members of the team & contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role & industry (primary/secondary steelwork design & fabrication).
• Advanced user of AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience in producing accurate drawings to enable effective construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of technical drawings & specifications.
• IT Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Knowledge of open‑mesh flooring & handrails would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Revit & BIM models would be advantageous.
• Able to work full‑time hours at our design office, 5 days per week.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development & sector training.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown.

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