CAD Designer / Senior Cad Designer - Building Services

CAD Designer / Senior Cad Designer - Building Services

Posted 1 day ago by SALE GROUP

£75,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sutton, England, United Kingdom

Summary: Sale Group is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join their team in Cheam, specializing in mechanical and public health systems for building services. The role involves producing detailed CAD drawings, leading design development, and mentoring junior staff within a supportive environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled CAD professional to contribute to high-quality building services designs. The company values investment in talent and provides a family-oriented work atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce accurate and detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD for mechanical and public health systems.
  • Lead the development and coordination of building services designs, ensuring integration with architectural and structural elements.
  • Prepare and review schematics, layouts, general arrangement drawings, and as-built drawings.
  • Manage design changes, carry out clash detection, and ensure full compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulations.
  • Mentor and support junior CAD staff and engineers, providing technical guidance and quality checking of drawings.
  • Utilise Revit for BIM modelling, coordination, and collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Liaise with project engineers, site teams, and external consultants to resolve technical issues and optimise designs.

Key Skills:

  • Significant practical experience (minimum 5+ years) as a CAD Designer or Technician within the building services / MEP sector.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with strong experience producing mechanical and public health drawings.
  • Proven experience with Revit and BIM processes (essential); ability to manage models, families, and coordination workflows.
  • Degree, HNC/HND, or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, CAD, or a related field (or equivalent extensive experience).
  • Thorough understanding of UK building regulations, British Standards, and best practices in mechanical and public health systems.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English) with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive, solution-focused attitude.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Salary (Rate): £75,000.00 yearly

City: Sutton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Sale Group is a leading family-owned building services company specialising in mechanical, public health, air conditioning, plumbing, maintenance, and related solutions across commercial and domestic projects. With our head office in Cheam and a growing team, we're committed to delivering high-quality services and investing in the next generation of talent. The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our team in Cheam. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CAD professional to take a leading role in the delivery of high-quality building services designs within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate and detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD for mechanical and public health systems.
  • Lead the development and coordination of building services designs, ensuring integration with architectural and structural elements.
  • Prepare and review schematics, layouts, general arrangement drawings, and as-built drawings.
  • Manage design changes, carry out clash detection, and ensure full compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulations.
  • Mentor and support junior CAD staff and engineers, providing technical guidance and quality checking of drawings.
  • Utilise Revit for BIM modelling, coordination, and collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Liaise with project engineers, site teams, and external consultants to resolve technical issues and optimise designs.

Requirements

  • Significant practical experience (minimum 5+ years) as a CAD Designer or Technician within the building services / MEP sector.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with strong experience producing mechanical and public health drawings.
  • Proven experience with Revit and BIM processes (essential); ability to manage models, families, and coordination workflows.
  • Degree, HNC/HND, or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, CAD, or a related field (or equivalent extensive experience).
  • Thorough understanding of UK building regulations, British Standards, and best practices in mechanical and public health systems.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English) with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive, solution-focused attitude.
  • Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience) with excellent potential for progression.
  • Supportive, family-oriented environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Modern office in Cheam with good transport links.
  • Exposure to a wide variety of interesting building services projects across commercial sector.

This role would suit a confident, senior CAD Designer looking to take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established company.

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How to apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you