Cad Designer - Architectural Metalwork

Cad Designer - Architectural Metalwork On offer is a competitive salary & benefits package commensurate with experience. Our client is a well-established company based in Essex with many years' experience in the architectural and secondary steelwork industry, they design, value engineer and manufacture many types of metalwork for almost every type of public or commercial building. A position has become available for a Cad Designer - Architectural Metalwork to work within their increasing busy team. There is opportunity for the right candidate to progress to head the technical department. Main objectives of the Cad Designer Role : You will be required during the development of new projects (including complex mechanical components) to produce high quality, technically accurate, drawings and documentation. To present building designs to clients or management for approval. To interact with other building designers and professionals to exchange ideas on techniques/style for structural plans. Prepare and present job proposals to clients, emphasizing ability to deliver architectural designs that meet set requirements including reworking and modifying designs as may be requested by clients or management. Act as mentor and guide junior designers in the preparation of structural designs and models. Responsibilities: * Gather and collect design requirements for new constructions, alterations or repairs. * Prepare architecture design based on design requirements. * Submit architectural designs to management and clients for review and approval. * Support and guide designers involved in preparing drawings. Requirements for the Cad Designer Role * 2D AutoCAD - Essential. 3D AutoCAD/Advanced Steel- Advantageous but not essential. * Proven Construction / Steel Fabrication background. Ideally in the steel fabrication / architectural metalwork industry. * Experience of working to design standards. * Understand manufacturing technologies, processes techniques and installation procedures. * Use of in-house systems and standard drawing office procedures for design processes. * Good communicator telephone / email. * Proven experience of working to deadlines and programme. * 'Can do' attitude who can well under pressure. * Willing to go above and beyond to achieve high level results * Site surveying experience advantageous. * Construction, Architectural Metalwork, Cladding, Curtain walling Experience * Full UK Driving licence If you feel as though you meet the criteria for this Cad Designer position, then please apply now! All applicants will be required to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK, as per the UK Illegal Working Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 at the interview stage. No agencies please. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.