Senior CAD Designer
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 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Petroplan is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based (5 days per week)
Contract: Permanent / Staff
We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our London-based team in Sutton. Working closely with the Deputy Drawing Office Manager, you will be responsible for developing detailed engineering and fabrication drawings for complex offshore and subsea structures.
The role will involve working primarily with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, supporting projects from the design stage through to fabrication and installation, while working closely with engineering and fabrication teams to ensure practical, clash-free solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed design and fabrication drawings for subsea and offshore steel structures using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Develop offshore installation sketches, lifting arrangements and rigging drawings to support project execution.
- Work closely with engineering and other disciplines to incorporate design requirements and ensure drawings are fully coordinated and free from clashes.
- Identify potential design or technical issues and work with the wider team to develop effective and practical solutions.
- Carry out thorough self-checking and peer/team reviews of drawings and design documentation.
- Ensure all drawings meet appropriate engineering standards and comply with internal drawing office procedures and quality requirements.
- Provide technical support to fabrication teams, helping to resolve design-related issues, constructability challenges and clashes encountered during fabrication.
- Manage multiple drawing and design requirements while maintaining quality and meeting agreed project deadlines.
Ideally, you will have:
- A technical qualification or education in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Petroplan, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Petroplan 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.