CAD Designer (Sheet Metal / AutoCAD)

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Job information

  • Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Training + Progression + Private Medical
  • Published: 18 March 2026

CAD Designer (Sheet Metal / AutoCAD)

£40,000 – £45,000 + Training + Progression + Life Insurance + Private Medical + Enhanced Holidays + Travel + Company Benefits

Hertford (Office Based)

Are you a CAD Designer from a sheet metal or structural steel background, looking to join a well-established manufacturer who will provide training and opportunities to travel?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, highly respected business offering long-term progression and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-quality manufactured projects across the UK and Europe. This company have worked on highly recognised projects such as sports stadiums, museums, and manufacturing facilities like Rolls Royce and JLR.

You will play a key role in producing accurate and practical designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, working closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers around the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling, looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering environment.

The Role:

  • Produce general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings
    * Create installation drawings and bills of quantities
    * Carry out dimensional site surveys (UK and occasional Europe)
    * Attend design meetings with customers and stakeholders
    * Coordinate designs with suppliers and internal teams
    * Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture

The Person:

  • Background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling
    * Strong AutoCAD experience (SolidWorks desirable)
    * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

If you are interested, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24466

Keywords: CAD Designer, Design Engineer, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication, Manufacturing Design, Structural Steel, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Engineering Drawings, Acoustics

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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