CAD Designer

CAD Co-Ordinator

Cala Consulting are recruiting for a talented and ambitious CADCo-ordinator on behalf of their client. As a crucial part of this small design team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the co-ordination and delivery of top-tier fit-out services to both our esteemed blue-chip clients and the thriving independent businesses that they serve. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, all contributing to the creation of outstanding design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

As a CAD Co-ordinator your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, all
contributing to the creation of outstanding design solutions.

• Produce precise drawings: Craft high-quality, detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs provided by architects and designers, with the ability to make necessary modifications to existing drawings.
• CAD Skills: Utilise a variety of CAD software programs, showcasing your proficiency in these essential tools.
• Collaborative Expertise: Collaborate closely with architects and designers, comprehending their design requirements and offering valuable technical advice to our manufacturing and construction technicians.
• Accuracy and Compliance: Produce precise, to-scale drawings that adhere to industry standards and prioritise health and safety protocols.
• Project Support: Present working drawings for use across all project phases, from tender to manufacture/construction and installation. Generate essential installation and manufacturing documentation to ensure seamless execution.
• Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records, ensuring that every detail is documented accurately for future reference

Educational Background and experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification relevant to CAD/Design.
• Deadline-Driven: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: A knack for understanding, solving, and presenting solutions to engineering and CAD-related challenges.
• Software expertise: Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Technical aptitude: Knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to create and interpret technical drawings.
• Attention to detail: A sharp eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of your work and that of your colleagues.
• Communication skills: Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with clients, engineers, and architects to interpret their designs.
• Team Player: Strong teamwork skills, as you'll collaborate with other CAD technicians on various projects.
• Organisational skills: Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility: An adaptable approach to decision-making, ready to make changes to drawings at short notice.
• Mathematical aptitude: Proficiency in mathematics for calculations and estimates.
• Safety knowledge: Understanding of health and safety requirements to design in accordance with industry standards.
• Personal attributes: Confidence, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.