CAD Designer
Location: Edinburgh (and surrounding area)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Leave: 30 days including bank holidays
Driving Licence: Required
We are working with a dynamic and growing third-party client based in Edinburgh who is seeking a CAD Designer to join their innovative operations team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and adaptable individual who is eager to grow their technical skills and contribute to an exciting range of projects across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, and Civil Infrastructure.
About the Role:
This is a varied and hands-on position where you will do much more than produce technical drawings. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, develop practical CAD solutions, and help deliver bespoke access systems. This includes engaging directly with clients via Teams or site visits, preparing quotes based on your designs, and collaborating with the wider team to ensure successful delivery.
If you have additional skills such as animation or visualisation, those would be a welcome bonus.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements
2. Attend virtual meetings and on-site visits across the UK
3. Create high-quality CAD design solutions to meet client needs
4. Prepare quotes based on your designs and support the sales process
Required Skills & Experience:
5. Proficiency in Inventor, CAD or equivalent software
6. Experience with Revit, Excel, and Microsoft Office/Outlook
7. Strong communication and problem-solving skills
8. Valid UK driving licence
9. Relevant qualifications (to be confirmed, but design/engineering-related preferred)
What We’re Looking For:
10. A proactive and flexible team player
11. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
12. An individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality solutions
13. Someone who enjoys working closely with clients to ensure project success
This role offers real scope for development, and the successful candidate will play a key part in the company’s ongoing success.