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Apsley
4 weeks ago
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CAD Designer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CAD Designer with proven experience in preparing CAD drawings and design documentation for Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems within the oil and gas sector or associated industries such as water, nuclear, or process engineering.

The CAD Designer will ideally be proficient in using CAD software packages such as AutoCAD, Vault, Plant 3D, and Point Cloud for design and drawing preparation

Main Responsibilities:

  • Execute designs through the official drawing office workflow, utilising task request forms raised by engineers to ensure proper tracking and approval.

  • Receive and review drawing requirements from Project Engineers and ensure alignment with project goals and specifications

  • Prepare preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layours, material take-offs, scheduled, detailed drawings, and supporting documentation

    What will you need:

  • Proven experience in preparing CAD drawings and design documentation for Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems within the oil and gas sector or associated industries such as water, nuclear, or process engineering.

  • Demonstrable experience in: Designing and developing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Control panel design, including layout and component integration

  • A sound understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

  • Hook-up and loop diagrams, with the ability to interpret and generate related documentation

  • Preferably, experience in producing cable routing drawings and cable schedules.

  • Proficient in using CAD software packages such as AutoCAD, Vault, Plant 3D, and Point Cloud for design and drawing preparation.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and documentation.

  • Familiar with site surveying, data gathering techniques, and the use of Ordnance Survey mapping tools.

  • Must hold a valid UK driving licence, as occasional site visits may be required.

    Benefits:

  • Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)

  • Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)

  • Life insurance (4x annual salary)

  • 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays

  • Additional holiday purchase scheme

  • Family friendly policies

  • Employee assistance support scheme

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