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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

DESIGNER / CAD TECHNICIAN

Salary Range
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Surbiton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

A new opportunity has arisen for a Designer / CAD Technician to join a fast growing, high end architectural glazing company that works on the design, manufacture and installation of glass window and door systems, structural glass and architectural glazing. The company works with architects, interior designers, property developers, contractors, and private clients on a wide variety of projects and is the UK partner for leading brands in the industry.

We are looking for a freelance or part-time/full time candidate - the role will be new for the company, so initial hours would be on a part-time basis but with opportunity to grow into full time. This can be discussed as part of the application process.

Applicants will need have strong AutoCAD/Sketch Up skills and experience working with glass / structural glass.

The role will be a mix of office based and remote working – with the office based in Surbiton, UK (therefore you must be within a commutable distance to this location).

Designer / CAD Technician Position Overview

  • Produce detailed 2D elevations and drawings for glazing projects
  • Liaise with the sales/survey team and client to understand the project requirements
  • Assist and interpret project surveys
  • Attend Site Visits when needed
  • Prepare 2d elevations and drawings for the team/client, and prepare relevant information to assist in the manufacture of goods for projects
  • This is a new role for the company, so chosen applicant will have the opportunity to establish the role and ways of working
  • Demonstrate a passion and or desire to excel and to bring that enthusiasm into the office environment

Designer / CAD Technician Position Requirements

  • Proficient in AutoCAD/Sketch Up and Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience working with glass/structural glass or career experience at a glass company
  • Geometry/structural knowledge and ability to sketch freehand would be an advantage
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Visa to work in the UK
  • Living within a commutable distance of Surbiton, UK
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Good client facing skills

Designer / CAD Technician Position Remuneration

  • Competitive salary (open to discussion and dependent on experience)
  • Annual leave
  • Hybrid working

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • SURBITON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • AutoCAD or Sketch Up: 1 year (required)
  • structural glass/glazing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in SURBITON

Application deadline: 08/02/2023
Reference ID: Designer / CAD Technician

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DESIGNER / CAD TECHNICIAN roles across Minimal Frame Projects uk Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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