Remote • Posted 2 weeks ago

CAD Engineer

UK United Kingdom £22,000 - £32,000 /yr Company - Private General
Offered Salary£22,000 - £32,000 /yr
Job TypeCompany - Private
Location / ModeRemote
Sector / CategoryGeneral
Estimated Compensation Breakdown
Est. ≈ $34,290 USD/yr
Monthly Pay£2,250 / mo
Bi-Weekly Pay£1,038 / 2-wk
Hourly Rate£12.98 / hr

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Application Screening

Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.

Typical Interview Stages

Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.

Salary Transparency

Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).

Eligibility & Visa

UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.

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Role Overview & Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain the companies CAD template database
  • Preparing project documentation and plans
  • Schedule control and follow-up
  • Quality verification
  • Project document management and coordination
  • Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards, uses easy-to-understand user interface text, and is appropriate for its intended
  • Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product, specifications, and the documentation
  • Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities, maintain and improve formatting, layout, use of CAD
  • Manage proper naming conventions, revision control, and file storing procedures.
  • Create and maintain the information architecture (layout & design) distribute and track original electronic document files in an accurate and efficient

CORE COMPETENCIES SQEP LEVEL 3:

  • HND/OND (desirable but not essential) Knowledge and experience working with and designing to BS5839 Part 1 (essential)
  • Experience in design/commissioning fire alarm systems in the nuclear industry and/or major construction projects (essential)
  • Competent in generating technical documents and specifications (essential)
  • Experience in using Auto CAD system (desirable)
  • Experience in using Navis works (desirable).

CORE COMPETENCIES SQEP LEVEL 2:

  • HND/OND (desirable but not essential) Knowledge and experience working with and designing to BS5839 Part 1 (desirable but not essential)
  • Previous experience in similar tasks in nuclear plant and/or major construction projects
  • Competent in generating technical documents and specifications
  • Experience in using CAD system

CORE COMPETENCIES SQEP LEVEL 1:

  • Previous experience in similar tasks in nuclear plant and/or major construction projects
  • Competent in generating technical documents and specifications
  • Experience in using CAD system


In return:

You'll be working on one of the largest construction projects in the UK, and there are many more exciting projects to come.

You will receive the following benefits by joining the DEF UK team:


  • A great starting salary with regular reviews
  • Annual bonus
  • Flexible working environment
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Perks at Work
  • Continued and actively encouraged professional development and training
  • A culture supportive of ideas and innovation
  • The support of a varied and experienced team
  • Challenging and rewarding career
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