Job title: Senior CAD Engineer

Location: Egham
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent

Company

Our client is an industry leading technology solutions provider delivering innovative workplace experience, immersive experience, digital distribution, and media production to a global clientele across a wide range of markets. Their award-winning team understands the real-world application of technology, which informs each client engagement from consulting and design to construction, service and management. They specialise in Collaboration, Video Conferencing, Service & Maintenance Contracts, System Design, Video Wall Solutions, Installations, and Managed Services.

Role Description

The Senior CAD Engineer will lead the production of technical drawings and design documentation across complex projects, taking ownership of drafting outputs from concept through to final as-built documentation. Working closely with design engineers, project managers, architects and installation teams, you will ensure all drawings meet project specifications, industry standards and quality requirements, while supporting coordination across multiple technical disciplines.

This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of autonomy, technical accuracy and problem-solving capability, supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and modification of complex 2D CAD drawings and 3D/BIM models based on engineering designs, site surveys and project specifications

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design outputs with engineers, architects, contractors and project managers to support project delivery

• Review and approve drawing packages for technical accuracy, dimensioning, compliance and readiness for installation

• Interpret scope of work, bill of materials and architectural information to produce detailed schematics, layouts and supporting documentation

• Maintain drawing version control, documentation standards and centralised libraries while developing consistent company-wide CAD standards

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior CAD technicians and support team capability development

• Support site surveys and assist with resolving on-site technical and installation issues when required

• Manage design deliverables, timelines and quality assurance, including sightline studies and final project documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar CAD-based role within engineering, manufacturing, or construction.

• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D and advanced proficiency in 3D tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, or Inventor.

• Technical Skills: Ability to work with complex assemblies, PDM systems, and perform design simulations.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with CDM 2015, Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards, and ISO19650.

• Education: HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction and stakeholder management. 

• Formal training in AutoCAD BIM / Revit desired

• Audio-visual industry experience preferred

• CTS preferred or a desire to obtain

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Well-developed sense of urgency and ability to function in a fast-paced environment, delivering drawings with speed and accuracy

• Fluent in use of AutoCAD, all current versions

• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work well with others remotely via video and audio conferencing

• High level of attention to detail

• Knowledge of audio, video and related technology and how it integrates into architecture is preferred

• Architectural design knowledge, including basic understanding of Floor Plans, Reflected Ceiling Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details, etc.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Good time management skills and ability to handle time deadline pressures.

• Good people and leadership skills with the ability to train others