Process​/Piping CAD Lead

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We are seeking a process/piping CAD capability lead for our growing Nuclear and Net Zero Market. We are proposing that this position would be based from one of our core UK offices (ideally Glasgow or Bristol but we have office locations across the UK which would be considered) with a flexible mixture of home‑working and office time expected. We welcome full‑time or part‑time applicants.

Are you a lead CAD designer who thrives on collaboration and organising others? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to provide leadership, set‑up projects and guide CAD designers and engineering teams? Are you energised by developing a group wide CAD strategy and CAD leadership?

If so, you could join us to support many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net‑zero portfolio, or exciting UK nuclear projects. You are likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying being adaptable is a must!

If you are a self‑starter who can deliver multiple projects at the same time, work closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right‑first‑time solutions for the most challenging problems in the energy industry, then we’d love you to apply.

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You will be working alongside our engineering teams to prepare designs, 3D models, and detailed drawings that comply with project and client requirements (multi‑discipline). You will be responsible for developing our cross‑market piping CAD strategy, growing our capability, and centre of expertise in a rapidly growing market.

• Developing the piping CAD capability and growth strategy.
• Coordinating CAD designers in UK and India to deliver high quality drawings.
• Coordinating with engineers, clients, and CAD teams to select and set‑up appropriate software.
• Reviewing and checking designs to ensure compliance with engineers and project requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s established standards, conventions, and procedures, and applicable engineering codes and practices (inc. BS 8888).
• Coordinating and prioritising multiple projects in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Leading on CAD improvement initiatives and tools development.

You will have produced designs and drawings to applicable engineering codes and practices, and have experience in leading others (or the desire to do so). You are comfortable working in new and changing environments and have a desire to contribute to the success of the business.

You are comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. You will have a proven track record of working effectively as part of a project team.

You will be comfortable supporting Quality Assurance processes through review or checking colleagues’ work and presenting your findings / work to clients. Your experience will be throughout the complete project lifecycle.

• Experience with 2D/3D piping CAD software, such as Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D/PDMS, AutoCAD (including setup and configuration).
• Knowledge of software compatibilities & integration.
• An appreciation of delivery and checking of technically compliant design deliverables in accordance with the input requirements, and ability to identify design issues.
• Experience of piping CAD delivery in high hazard industrial setting (e.g., Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear).
• The desire to lead / guide others.

• A diploma in Engineering design, drafting or equivalent.
• Previous experience leading teams and developing strategies.
• An appreciation of EDMS/PLM software, such as Vault, Projectwise and Teamcenter.

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and…