Project Draughtsman
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking to recruit a Project Draughtsman for our client, a roofing company based in Darlington.
The main duties of the role are to:
- Prepare details, plans, sections and general arrangement drawings as required to enable approval, material procurement and installation constraints. For all aspects of roofing and cladding systems.
- Be conversant with and apply the requirements of the Internal Q.A. procedures.
- Liaise with members of the Design Team to source all necessary information.
- Issue drawings and schedule materials as required suiting each specific site program ensuring all key dates given on programme are met.
Essential Criteria:
- Must be IT literate (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Proficient in AutoCAD
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of 3D software
Experience in the following systems would be advantageous:
- Flat roofing – Single Ply, Hot Melt, Cold applied & Felt
- Traditional Hard metal – Fully supported roofing & cladding Inc shingles such as Copper, Zinc and lead.
- Industrial roofing – Aluminium standing seam & composite panels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,934.00-£42,247.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Draughtsman
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Draughtsman roles across Job Ready's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,934 - £42,247 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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