CAD Designer

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?

If so, we are looking for a CAD Designer/ Engineer to join our design team located at our head office in Blackburn.

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The role

The role involves supporting current projects in the production of 3D models in both AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant. The candidate must have previous experience of creating drawings using 3D models and preferably also using Ortho Generation using AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit.

Vital Energi’s growing order book with the district heating markets and the need to provide BIM data extraction means that the candidate must have experience in pipe routing plant layout.

The candidate must be prepared to work out of the office if required on occasions although work is considered largely based in Blackburn.

• Capable of working to procedures – both client and Vital Energi.
• Ensure that drawings are produced quickly and accurately in a consistent format with the minimum of supervision.
• Capable of high competency using AutoCAD 3D or Revit format.
• Capable of fitting into a department that is dynamic, that has high expectations of meeting targets.
• Ability to attend site when required to take down survey data and transform into CAD drawings.
• Interpret mark-ups by project personnel and produce clear drawings.
• Capable of producing P&IDs, civil briefing drawings, piping GAs, plant layouts, in a 2D format using 3D packages.
• Have previously used AutoCAD Plant is preferable. Training will be provided where AutoCAD Plant has not been used.
• Follow and apply quality assurance standards.
• Capable of checking drawings and models.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Previous experience within a design consultancy is preferable but not essential.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/ Revit (from version 2011).

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in engineering such as ONC or HNC or equivalent is expected.
• A sound computer literate background is essential.

The Package:

• Salary negotiable DOE
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Thank you.