Technical CAD Estimator: 2D/3D Design & Costing Expert

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Cumbernauld

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Company sick pay scheme
Company laptop, phone and equipment

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Technical CAD Estimator in Cumbernauld, UK. The role focuses on design, costing and tender support for bespoke construction and technical installation projects, from concept through to delivery.

You will combine CAD drafting with commercial awareness, reviewing drawings and quotations to produce accurate estimates. The position is office-based with a competitive salary and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in CAD design and estimating for construction/installation projects.
  • Ability to review drawings, specs and tender docs to produce accurate estimates.
  • Strong IT skills with Excel proficiency for cost take-offs.

Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate 2D/3D CAD drawings.
  • Create concept, construction, manufacturing and as-built drawings.
  • Review drawings, specs and tender docs for estimates.
  • Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed project cost estimates.
  • Obtain and evaluate supplier Quotations.
  • Support development of practical, commercially viable solutions.
  • Maintain project, drawing and estimating records.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery.

Skills

CAD interpretation
Collaboration
Cost estimation
Tender preparation
Attention to detail

Education

CAD/Engineering Drawing qualification

Tools

AutoCAD
SketchUp
Revit

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Technical CAD Estimator in Cumbernauld, UK. The role focuses on design, costing and tender support for bespoke construction and technical installation projects, from concept through to delivery.

You will combine CAD drafting with commercial awareness, reviewing drawings and quotations to produce accurate estimates. The position is office-based with a competitive salary and opportunities for development.

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