CAD Designer

CAD DesignerReading £30,000 - £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Love turning technical concepts into detailed designs? Ready to bring your CAD expertise to projects that make a real-world difference?

I am working with a specialist engineering business seeking an experienced CAD Designer to join its team in Reading. This is an opportunity to apply your design skills within a technically interesting environment, working on engineered solutions across construction, mechanical and building services projects.

If you are a CAD Designer who enjoys variety, takes pride in accurate drawings and wants to work on practical solutions from design through to delivery, this could be an excellent next move.

Benefits of the role:

• £30,000 - £45,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Work on specialist engineering and noise control solutions
• Join an established business with a varied project portfolio
• Company pension and health insurance
• Generous annual leave
• Computer provided
• Payment of relevant professional fees, including Institute of Acoustics membership

What will you be doing?

• Producing detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD and potentially BricsCAD
• Supporting the design and development of engineered solutions
• Working with project teams to ensure drawings meet technical and project requirements
• Coordinating drawings and documentation with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Uploading and downloading drawings through platforms such as Procore and Asite
• Supporting projects through design, manufacture and installation

Requirement:

• At least 5 years' relevant experience within construction subcontracting, mechanical or building services engineering, or a similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD; BricsCAD experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of noise control products, sheet metal fabrication or architectural louvres would be beneficial
• Familiarity with Procore, Asite or similar document management platforms
• A practical, detail-focused approach to technical design
• A CSCS card, or willingness to obtain one, to support site visits

The opportunity

This is a primarily office-based CAD Designer position, requiring daily attendance at the company's Reading office. Remote working is not available, making it ideal for someone local or within a commutable distance.

If you're an experienced CAD Designer looking for a role where your technical ability can contribute to specialist engineering projects, I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Sam Rees at Penguin Recruitment for a discussion about this exciting role.