CAD Design Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Siltbuster Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Design and development engineering professional work) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, Mechanical/structural design aspects of the role). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Siltbuster Ltd is the UK’s leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of clients across the UK and overseas. “ Water Quality Matters ”; and the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering effective package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.
The business has grown significantly over the last few years; reaching a wider client base and enhancing the levels of service that we provide. Therefore, we are seeking to continue to build our team; investing in skills, knowledge & experience to not only enhance the services we can provide, but support career paths helping develop and engage our staff for the sustained growth of the business.
About The Role
We are looking for a CAD Design Engineer to join our team in Monmouth to be responsible for the design, manufacture and development of water and effluent treatment systems across the Siltbuster Group.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the detailed design and development of new and existing products including structural and loading details.
- Ensuring that sufficient build lists and assembly information is available for the supply chain and workshop teams.
- Undertaking inspection of units in fabrication to ensure unit is to specification and quality standards.
- Undertaking site inspections for pre-installation and design development.
- Work with the project and workshop teams in the production of conceptual designs, calculations, site layouts, pipeline arrangements, etc.
- Ensure detailed and accurate drawings are made and maintained in line with company systems and standards around document control.
- Work in line with financial governance controls for raising orders and stock control purposes.
- Production of Design Risk Assessments and H&S considerations in the design, build and operation of the plant.
- Capable of leading a project - coaching and mentoring Junior CAD design engineer. Fabrication and production background advantageous (enough to know what they are talking about)
- Process engineering design with ability to read, understand and work from Process and Instrument designs
- Knowledge and awareness of current legislation affecting design, control and implementation of water treatment systems
- Strong experience using SolidWorks or equivalent software
- Able to read and understand detailed control philosophies
- Understanding of ISO 14001 and 9001:2015 standards and appropriate Health, Safety environmental legislation
- Proven history of working within a design engineering environment
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Able to work under own supervision and as part of a team
- Full driving licence (Travel to customer sites may be required)
- What we can offer you
- We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
- Competitive salary
- Eligible for company bonus scheme
- Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
EDI Statement
Siltbuster Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Siltbuster Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians (SOC 3120) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~46k in sample- Middle half £28,756–41,964
- Median £34,632
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Siltbuster Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3120 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.