Draughtsperson in Thurso

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Design Office for a Mechanical Draughtsperson to play a key role in supporting engineering delivery across a range of projects. This is a highly engaging role for someone who enjoys turning engineering concepts into high quality, compliant drawings and contributing directly to the successful delivery of technically complex work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will provide high quality draughting support to engineers, producing accurate and compliant design outputs that support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Working closely with engineering colleagues, you will help resolve design challenges, contribute to technical documentation and ensure drawing standards and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Produce detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models in line with regulatory and design standards.
• Support the development of design documentation, specifications and engineering deliverables.
• Contribute practical solutions to specific design and technical challenges.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and ensure drawing quality across design packages.

What You’ll Bring

• You’ll be a motivated and detail focused draughtsperson with a solid engineering background and strong technical capability in mechanical design.
• Comfortable working in a busy engineering environment, you’ll communicate effectively, manage your own quality checks and take pride in delivering accurate, reliable work.
• An HNC in Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant draughting or design experience.
• Strong competence in AutoDesk tools, including AutoCAD and Inventor, for 2D and 3D design.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, drawing standards and the design process.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and a strong understanding of safety requirements.
• Post specific physical capability assessment.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your draughting expertise in a collaborative engineering environment where your work directly supports project success, this role offers challenge, variety and real professional satisfaction.

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 1 June 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here

All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.