CAD Draughtsman – Contract

Location: Hawarden, Flintshire
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Contract
Working Arrangement: Office-based

About the Company

Our client is an established Electrical Engineering Solutions provider with over 35 years of industry experience. They deliver electrical engineering design, manufacturing and site installation services to a diverse portfolio of blue-chip clients across the oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and pharmaceutical sectors.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to engage a CAD Draughtsman on a contract basis to support their engineering team.

Working alongside experienced Lead Engineers and the wider engineering department, you will assist with the production and modification of technical drawings and design documentation for a range of electrical, control and instrumentation projects.

The Role

As a Contract CAD Draughtsman, you will support the engineering team in producing accurate technical drawings using AutoCAD. You will work closely with Lead Engineers to ensure drawings meet project specifications, design requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce, update and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

• Prepare electrical and EC&I design drawings, including:

  • Block cable diagrams.

  • Single-line diagrams.

  • Cable containment layouts and section drawings.

  • Electrical panel general arrangement drawings.

  • Electrical distribution and installation drawings.

  • General electrical, control and instrumentation deliverables.

• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications and technical information to produce accurate drawings.

• Incorporate design changes and update drawings in line with engineering comments and project requirements.

• Work closely with Lead Engineers to ensure drawings accurately reflect the design intent.

• Maintain drawing accuracy, consistency and compliance with project standards.

• Follow established quality assurance procedures and document control processes.

• Liaise with internal engineering teams and, where required, external customers and suppliers to clarify technical requirements.

• Manage drawing deliverables to meet agreed project deadlines.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail across all design documentation.

About You

Our client is seeking a CAD Draughtsman with strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing technical drawings within an engineering environment. Experience in electrical engineering, building services or EC&I projects would be particularly beneficial.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience as a CAD Draughtsman, CAD Technician or Electrical Draughtsman.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the production of technical engineering drawings.

• Familiarity with electrical schematics, layouts and installation drawings.

• An understanding of cable containment, cabling and electrical distribution systems.

• Experience supporting EC&I or electrical engineering projects.

• Exposure to building services drawings, including lighting, fire alarm and public address systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, sketches and technical information.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to project deadlines.

• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively alongside engineers and other project stakeholders.

A relevant CAD or engineering qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience and technical capability are the key priorities.

Contract Details

• Contract opportunity supporting an established engineering organisation.

• Based full-time at the client's offices in Hawarden, Flintshire.

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Competitive contract rate, dependent on experience.

• Opportunity to contribute to projects across the nuclear, defence, oil and gas, power generation and pharmaceutical sectors.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate security clearance to support projects within the civil nuclear and Ministry of Defence sectors.