Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating
West Sussex
Permanent | Predominantly office-based
37.5 hours per week
I'm currently recruiting for a Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating to join an established and growing specialist engineering/manufacturing business near West Sussex.
This is a varied role combining CAD design, project support, administration, estimating and quotations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and commercial sides of a project.
The role
This position is roughly split between project administration/support and technical design & estimating.
You'll be responsible for supporting projects from enquiry through to completion, producing CAD designs, preparing quotations and estimates, and ensuring projects are accurately costed and documented.
Key responsibilities
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Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD
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Preparing quotations, estimates and project costings
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Supporting projects throughout their lifecycle
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Managing project administration and documentation
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Reviewing customer requirements and translating them into practical solutions
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Liaising with customers and internal teams
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Supporting the wider sales/project function with technical information
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Ensuring pricing and project information is accurate
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Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
About you
We're looking for someone with a background in CAD/design who also has experience with estimating, quotations or costing.
You'll ideally have:
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Experience using CAD software
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Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment
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Experience producing quotations, estimates or costings
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Strong commercial awareness
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Excellent attention to detail
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Good numerical and analytical skills
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Strong organisation and administration skills
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The ability to interpret technical requirements and drawings
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Good communication skills
We're open to candidates from a range of technical product, engineering and manufacturing environments, provided you have the right combination of CAD and commercial/estimating experience.
What's on offer?
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Competitive salary depending on experience
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25 days' holiday + bank holidays
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Annual company performance bonus
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37.5-hour working week
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Shorter working day on Fridays
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Potential for 1 day working from home
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Stable and growing business
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Varied technical and commercial project work
If you're looking for a role where you can combine CAD, design, estimating and commercial project support, I'd be interested in hearing from you
