CAD Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a mechanical designer and CAD draughtsman to assist with the on-going design and implementation of mechanical installations throughout the UK.
You will be tasked with:
- Undertaking preliminary designs for quotation to clients.
- Detailed system design for construction.
- On going design and advice throughout the project life
- Assistance in the management of more technically in depth projects.
Experience in the following mechanical disciplines is essential:
- Process air distribution
- Piped systems
- Pumped circuits
- Structural steel
- General construction
Experience using the following CAD packages is required:
- Autodesk Inventor
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Advance Steel
We operate multiple projects at any one time, so you would be expected to cross over on multiple projects during a normal shift. Projects can vary in length from (time on site) 2 days through to 12 months.
Driving to and from sites will be required from time to time to survey systems.
You will also be required to conduct project and general admin at times as required to assist in the running of the company and projects
UK applicants only (No agencies please)
Working from our office just outside Lincoln, between 0800-1700, Mon-Fri.
Salary subject to experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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 CAD Design Engineer roles across JTL Engineering Services Ltd'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 £30,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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