CAD Designer

CAD Design Engineer Poole £34,500 – £42,500 If you’re an experienced CAD Design Engineer with strong steelwork knowledge and you enjoy producing accurate fabrication drawings that go straight into manufacture and site installation, this CAD Design Engineer role could be a great fit. This CAD Design Engineer position sits within a busy design team, supporting projects from initial drawing work through to fabrication and installation details. You’ll be producing detailed drawings, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders, and attending project meetings as required. Full training will be provided on internal standards and ways of working, but an industry background in steelwork is paramount for this CAD Design Engineer role. The CAD Design Engineer role As a CAD Design Engineer, you’ll produce detailed drawings for fabricated steelwork products, ensure documentation is workshop/site-ready, and support the wider project lifecycle through coordination and communication. Day-to-day responsibilities of a CAD Design Engineer Produce detailed CAD Design Engineer drawings for products including staircases, steelwork, balconies and balustrading, to meet approval requirements Produce fabrication schedules, cutting lists and installation details suitable for workshop and site use Be cost-conscious in relation to contract works, estimate, programme, method of manufacture and installation Highlight and advise on any drawing or scope changes that may incur extra costs/charges Correspond with clients, engineers and architects to support approvals and technical queries Attend meetings with clients, contractors and suppliers, presenting work in a professional manner Report to the Managing Directors and work closely with estimating, ordering and production teams Carry out site visits and support the quotation process when required  What they’re looking for - CAD Design Engineer Experience as a CAD Design Engineer using AutoCAD / Advanced Steel or similar software Strong, practical steelwork knowledge (essential) High attention to detail and pride in accurate, buildable drawing output Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders  What’s on offer - CAD Design Engineer £34,500 – £42,500 salary Permanent, full-time role Training on internal processes and drawing standards Varied work across fabrication drawings, schedules and installation details Close collaboration with estimating, production and project stakeholders Overtime available at time and a half as required  How to apply for the CAD Design Engineer position If you’re interested in this CAD Design Engineer role, apply now or get in touch with Hayden at Holt Engineering for a chat