​What is a CAD Engineer?

A CAD engineer is responsible for creating, designing, and modifying technical drawings, blueprints, and computer models using specialised CAD software.

CAD engineers typically work with a variety of tools and software to produce their designs, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or other industry-specific software. They must have a strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes to ensure that their designs are feasible, cost-effective, and efficient.

The role of a CAD engineer is critical in the design and manufacturing process, as they help ensure that products and structures are safe, functional, and meet the needs of clients and end-users.

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What are the typical duties and activities for a CAD Engineer?

From employer to employer the description of a CAD Engineer job will vary, however typical duties and activities undertaken include:

  • Creating and modifying technical drawings and blueprints

  • Collaborating with other engineers and architects to design and develop new products or structures

  • Reviewing and analysing design specifications and requirements

  • Ensuring that designs comply with industry standards and regulations

  • Conducting simulations and tests to evaluate the performance of designs

  • Communicating and presenting designs to clients, stakeholders, or team members

  • Managing and organising design files, documents, and records.

Skills required to be a successful CAD Engineer

To be successful within a CAD Engineer job, the below skills are important;

  • Proficiency in CAD software

  • Knowledge of engineering principles

  • Attention to detail

  • Creativity: CAD engineers should have a creative approach to problem-solving, and be able to come up with innovative solutions to design challenges.

  • Communication skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Project management skills

How can we help with your CAD Engineer job search?

For over 15 years we have specialised in securing contract and permanent opportunities for CAD Engineers across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.

Working globally with the largest contractors, consultancies, along with many infrastructure owners and operators, we are ideally positioned to work with talented CAD Engineers and secure the market's leading CAD Engineer jobs.

With a reputation for being experts in the sectors that we operate, we are also renowned for consistently delivering the right CAD Engineer Jobs to our candidates, working proactively in order to give our candidates the edge in a competitive marketplace.

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If you are looking for a new CAD Engineer job, please get in touch with our specialist recruiters to discuss your situation in more detail. Alternatively you can search all of our current CAD Engineer Jobs across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.

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​Manchester is a major city and borough in Greater Manchester and has a population of over 514,000 recorded in 2013. Manchester is fast becoming the construction hotspot with numerous large scale projects beginning and in the pipeline, such as:

New Union Street

A decade long Abu Dhabi funded housing development project is set to create 6,000 new homes to the north and east of Manchester. These waterfront apartments, which will create 300 new homes is the start.St John's, Quay StreetThis huge £1.2bn project, planned by Allied London, will include a 50-storey skyscraper, 2,500 new apartments, hotels, art venues, green space and at the heart of this huge development will see a £110m factory theatre.

Manchester Grande

This project will see the old ITV sites Granada House building rebuilt into a new modern hotel and private members' club. Also on the site will see an eight-storey tower with rooftop pool, cinema and performance venue.

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