CAD Designer

Reports to: Technical Director

Job Purpose:

To ensure the company’s design commitments are delivered effectively, efficiently, on-time, to specification and in a cost effective manner. Understands this job description is indicative, not exhaustive.

Key Performance Indicators
 Maintain performance in line with the company’s business plan and objectives
 Office environment performance expectation is to work well in a team with the other colleagues, carry out all tasks in a professional manner and effectively communicate with both internal and external parties.
 Proactive with an enthusiasm and determination to improve yourself, the process and business where possible
Specific Tasks
 Produce high quality general arrangement drawings in the most efficient.
 Prepare high quality GA drawings for rain screen cladding, curtain walling, windows, doors, louvered grilles etc.
 Liaise with architects and main contractors.
 Work to an estimate and project specification.
 Have and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the products offered by the company.
 Reading all forms of design related drawings and specifications.
 Undertake site visits and meetings as required by the company in relation to the design process.
 Attend co-ordination meetings both internally and externally.
 Liaising with internal departments to gain the required information to complete design.
 Attend any internal meetings and workshops required.
 Attend any supplier related training as needed.(including overnight stays)
 Assisting with administrative duties.

Key Skills
 Knowledge of the Fenestration Industry and the route to market for the company’s products.
 Experience of system house Sapa, Technal, Scheuco, Kawneer etc. beneficial but not essential.
 Design / technical experience of window, door, curtain wall systems.
 Understanding architect requirements.
 Excellent numerical skills.
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
 Computer Literate in use of industry related software, Microsoft and CAD.
 Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 Familiarisation with current Building Regulations beneficial but not essential.
 Familiarisation with main contractor external portal access document controlling such as ASite, 4P etc. beneficial but not essential.

Key Attributes
 A professional and positive working approach.
 Team Player and able to work on own initiative.
 Self-motivated & enthusiastic.
 Highly Organised and efficient.
 Excellent problem-solving skills.
 Have a background within the fenestration industry.

Qualifications (minimum required)
 GCSE A-C Maths and English minimum.
 Current UK Driving licence.
 5 years minimum industry experience relating to fenestration design.


The benefits
 Salary £ 29,000 - £ 32,000 DOE
 Workplace Pension Scheme
 28 days holiday (inc.8 days public holiday)
 Childcare vouchers