Job Summary:
My client is a hugely successful engineering solutions company in the environmental sector. Working with Utilities and a range of sectors.
The Senior CAD Engineer will lead our CAD department and contribute to the design and development of 2D drawings, 3D models, P&IDs, and schedules. The role involves overseeing the CAD team and designing equipment, pipework, and access solutions with a strong understanding of off-site fabrication and on-site installation.
Responsibilities
* Produce 3D drawings for tenders and detailed designs post-contract award
* Create 2D/3D GA drawings and models based on client specifications
* Participate in design reviews and propose improvements
* Develop and maintain 3D models using Autodesk Inventor, incorporating supplier drawings and industry standards
* Generate layouts, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, schedules, and BOMs
* Support manufacturing, assembly, installation, and commissioning
* Conducting site visits for scoping, sizing/measurements, and other data collection
* Ensure designs comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Maintaining and updating company product designs
* Tracking and reporting department KPIs monthly to the board
* Chairing design review meetings as required
* Performing quality checks with suppliers
* Maintaining drawing document control and updating templates to meet client standards
* Maintaining the drawing tracker, ensuring accuracy in job details and revisions
Management/ Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Delegating and prioritizing team workload, monitoring deadlines, and liaising with the Projects team on potential delays
* Managing team absences and ensuring adequate coverage
* Representing the CAD team in cross-departmental meetings
* Monitoring team performance, providing feedback and ensuring that the team meet their goals. Setting clear expectations and conducting one to ones and yearly performance reviews.
* Leading and motivating the team, resolving conflicts and fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Recruiting, training and developing the CAD team.
* Acting as a bridge between Upper Management and the team by communicating organizational goals and strategies. Relaying feedback and concerns from their team to Upper Management .
Qualifications/ Skills:
Essential
* Autodesk Inventor
* Autodesk AutoCAD (2D)
* Autodesk Vault (Basic)
* Microsoft Office Suite- including Teams and SharePoint
* Experience working with sheet Metal
* Good communication skills, both in written correspondence and client facing meetings.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Attention to detail and a dynamic approach.
Desirable
* I-Logic
* Render in 3D
* Experience working within the water/wastewater Industry
* Previous supervisory/management experience