CAD Technical Designer
CV-LibraryCrawley, West SussexpermanentPosted: 29 September 2026
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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
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