Senior CAD Draughtsperson / Designer

Technique Recruitment Solutions

  • Norwich
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
SENIOR CAD DRAUGHTSMAN/DESIGNER
PERMANENT
Job Type: Full-time - Norwich, office based.
Salary range based on experience: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearWe understand that great projects need great people, Our Norwich based client are a leading specialist manufacturing business offering more than just the next step in your career. You will be joining a diverse group of talented people and with the addition of your ideas, passion and skills we can develop, innovate and build the future together.A crucial company role preparing detailed design drawings and specifications, working closely with Main contractors, architects and fitters primarily on large packages which encompass a broad spectrum of other trades and materials typically ranging from £100k to £3.5m.The successful candidate will be welcomed into a fast-paced environment, where no two jobs are the same, and will have the ability to lead the production of drawing packages for projects, be a motivated and forward- thinking Senior CAD Designer, joining our team and accelerate current and new projects through to completion.Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Produce 2D CAD drawings for bespoke window and curtain wall solutions.
  • Produce documentation to enable client review/approval of our designs.
  • Produce general arrangement/setting out drawings for use on site.
  • Establish dimensions/quantities from existing client drawings.
  • Produce drawings to enable the fabrication of components.
  • Drawing revision following client reviews, or recommendations from engineers.
  • Liaise with internal and external Projects key contacts, to qualify the requirements and detail for drawings, capturing all elements of the work to be drafted.
  • Liaise with Structural Engineer, to ensure wind/structural calculations and U-Value calculations are completed on designs where necessary.
  • Work to an agreed schedule. Ensure that both project and individual deadlines are met.
  • Ensure that a consistent approach is maintained for design and customer facing documentation.
  • Preparing pressing and glass schedules
  • Support our Design Standardisation programme.
  • Liaising with the factory, producing Cutting Sheets, material loading and despatch sheets.
  • Working to current British standards and legislations
JOB SPECIFICATIONSkills:
  • Strong Technical Design and AutoCAD skills.
  • An ability to interrogate and manipulate existing CAD drawings.
  • Keen eye for detail.
  • Practically minded Design and effective solution and anticipate any challenges in advance.
  • Problem solving and a flexible, can-do attitude required.
  • Commercially aware, seek opportunities to save costs, without compromising quality.
Personal Attributes :
  • Good working knowledge of IT and CAD software/technical drawings
  • Self-motivated, working as part of a team and under own initiative
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • The ability to ‘problem solve’
  • Good attention to detail
Qualifications:
  • A relevant qualification in CAD software, preferably AutoCAD would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of Window systems companies beneficial but not essential
  • CWCT accreditation preferred.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • A competitive salary.
  • 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 bank holidays).
  • Corporate branded clothing
  • Company pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance Cover.
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