Cad Designer in Kingston upon Thames

Location: Kingston, on site

Hours: Full time or 3 days per week

Salary: up to £35K depending on experience | Pro rata, if part time

This role is suitable for someone with experience, who is looking for part time work or you could be a Graduate with CAD knowledge, looking to be trained within a well established and reputable business.

About the Company:

Our client is a market leader in their field and develop, design, engineer, test, manufacture and supply systems for construction projects where product quality, performance, and visual impact are essential.

About the Role:

This is an office based role where you’ll work on projects from pre-order design through to post-order delivery. You’ll help develop project-specific design solutions and produce accurate, well presented drawings, including partial elevations, sections, installation details and manufacturing drawings for small to medium-sized components. Writing method statements and installation guidelines for the sub-contract installers will also fall under your remit.

You’ll review and check engineering submissions, ensuring drawings and documentation are completed efficiently, accurately, and to project deadlines. As the role develops, you may become the main point of contact for external design engineers and liaise with architects, clients and other members of the design team. The role may also involve attending design and site meetings.

Attributes & Abilities:

• You’ll have thorough, practical knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, including, but not limited to:
• Layers and disciplined drawing management
• Blocks and attributes
• External references (Xrefs)
• Title blocks and drawing symbols
• UCS manipulation
• CTB files
• 3D solid modelling
• Common file formats, including DWG and DXF

You’ll be able to produce drawings suitable for construction and manufacture, including concept visualisations, general arrangements, sections, details and fabrication drawings.

You’ll have a good understanding of relevant manufacturing and processes, including:

• Stainless steel, aluminium and carbon steel
• Aluminium extrusions
• Finishes such as anodising and powder coating
• Fixings and fasteners
• Material grades

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience as a CAD Designer in the construction industry is preferred. You’ll be organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage your workload against project deadlines and budgets.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office to produce clear, professional documentation. Experience with other CAD packages is useful and Revit skills are an advantage. A formal CAD qualification, such as City & Guilds would also be beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

You take a methodical, careful approach to your work and are committed to producing accurate, error-free drawings to a high standard of presentation. You have a good eye for design and take pride in the quality of your work.

You’ll also be:

• Self-motivated and reliable in meeting deadlines
• Organised, tidy and good at managing your time
• Calm, positive and able to work through challenges
• A constructive team member who can follow shared drawing standards
• An effective communicator, comfortable working with colleagues and external consultants
• Analytical, creative and quick to learn
• Professional in your approach and willing to go the extra mile when needed

Many of our clients' products and projects are bespoke. They provide successful candidates with thorough briefings, training and support, backed by the experience of our design and project management teams and a substantial library of technical information.

They keep their CAD software up to date and provide the technical support needed to help their people deliver the high standards of design and innovation associated with the company.