CAD Technical Designer

Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating West Sussex Permanent | Predominantly office-based 37.5 hours per week

I'm currently recruiting for a Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating to join an established and growing specialist engineering/manufacturing business near West Sussex.

This is a varied role combining CAD design, project support, administration, estimating and quotations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and commercial sides of a project.

The role

This position is roughly split between project administration/support and technical design & estimating.

You'll be responsible for supporting projects from enquiry through to completion, producing CAD designs, preparing quotations and estimates, and ensuring projects are accurately costed and documented.

Key responsibilities

• Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD

• Preparing quotations, estimates and project costings

• Supporting projects throughout their lifecycle

• Managing project administration and documentation

• Reviewing customer requirements and translating them into practical solutions

• Liaising with customers and internal teams

• Supporting the wider sales/project function with technical information

• Ensuring pricing and project information is accurate

• Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively

About you

We're looking for someone with a background in CAD/design who also has experience with estimating, quotations or costing.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience using CAD software

• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment

• Experience producing quotations, estimates or costings

• Strong commercial awareness

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good numerical and analytical skills

• Strong organisation and administration skills

• The ability to interpret technical requirements and drawings

• Good communication skills

We're open to candidates from a range of technical product, engineering and manufacturing environments, provided you have the right combination of CAD and commercial/estimating experience.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

• Annual company performance bonus

• 37.5-hour working week

• Shorter working day on Fridays

• Potential for 1 day working from home

• Stable and growing business

• Varied technical and commercial project work

If you're looking for a role where you can combine CAD, design, estimating and commercial project support, I'd be interested in hearing from you