Senior CAD Draughtsman / Designer

Norwich - Permanent - full

Background

We understand that great projects need great people, Drayton Windows offers more than just the next step in your career. You will be joining a diverse group of talented people and with the addition of your ideas, passion and skills we can develop, innovate and build the future together.

A crucial company role preparing detailed design drawings and specifications, working closely with Main contractors, architects and fitters primarily on large glazing packages which encompass a broad spectrum of other trades and materials typically ranging from £100k to £3.5m.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a fast-paced environment, where no two jobs are the same, and will have the ability to lead the production of drawing packages for projects, be a motivated and forward- thinking Senior CAD Designer, joining our team and accelerate current and new projects through to completion.

What we offer:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Salary

• Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 2D CAD drawings for bespoke window and curtain wall solutions.
• Produce documentation to enable client review/approval of our designs.
• Produce general arrangement/setting out drawings for use on site.
• Establish dimensions/quantities from existing client drawings.
• Produce drawings to enable the fabrication of components.
• Drawing revision following client reviews, or recommendations from engineers.
• Liaise with internal and external Projects key contacts, to qualify the requirements and detail for drawings, capturing all elements of the work to be drafted.
• Liaise with Structural Engineer, to ensure wind/structural calculations and U-Value calculations are completed on designs where necessary.
• Work to an agreed schedule. Ensure that both project and individual deadlines are met.
• Ensure that a consistent approach is maintained for design and customer facing documentation.
• Preparing pressing and glass schedules
• Support our Design Standardisation programme.
• Liaising with the factory, producing Cutting Sheets, material loading and despatch sheets.
• Working to current British standards and legislations

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong Technical Design and AutoCAD skills.
• An ability to interrogate and manipulate existing CAD drawings.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Practically minded Design and effective solution and anticipate any challenges in advance.
• Problem solving and a flexible, can-do attitude required.
• Commercially aware, seek opportunities to save costs, without compromising quality.

Experience

• A relevant qualification in CAD software, preferably AutoCAD would be beneficial. (1 Year preferred)
• Knowledge of Window systems companies beneficial but not essential
• CWCT accreditation preferred.
• Good knowledge of MS Office is essential.
• Good working knowledge of IT and CAD software/technical drawings
• Self-motivated, working as part of a team and under own initiative
• Time management and organisational skills
• The ability to ‘problem solve’
• Good attention to detail