Junior CAD Engineer

First Recruitment Services · East Grinstead, South East

Junior CAD Engineer at First Recruitment Services, based in East Grinstead, South East. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
East Grinstead, South East · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026

Reference https://firstrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=55403

About the role

  • Position: Junior CAD Engineer
  • Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum with very good all round company/staff benefits, including good pension scheme, 23 days holiday (rising with length of service), annual company events plus more
  • Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, (37.5 hours per week). Hybrid role with 1 day per week working from home and 4 days per week based at the office.
  • Role based in East Grinstead with free parking available on site.

Due to continued growth, my client is seeking to recruit a Junior Technical Engineer / CAD Engineer to join their technical team based in East Grinstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to join a world leader within their field, and to develop in their specialist environment, gaining hands-on exposure to design, technical calculations and client interaction.

The role – Junior CAD Engineer

As a Junior Technical Engineer, you will support the technical and pre-sales function, using AutoCAD and engineering principles to deliver accurate system designs and technical submissions.

Duties will include:

  • Producing technical drawings and designs using AutoCAD
  • Completing heat loss and gain calculations (CAT A & CAT B projects)
  • Supporting pre-sales activities and compiling technical submissions for quotations
  • Assisting with technical documentation, specifications and data sheets
  • Providing technical support to clients via email and telephone
  • Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects
  • Supporting client communications and managing expectations on technical queries
  • General document / drawing administration support

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Essential:

  • Background in Mechanical Engineering (degree or equivalent)
  • Strong AutoCAD skills (or similar CAD software)
  • Excellent numerical and analytical ability
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment
  • Strong organisation and time management skills

Desirable:

  • Exposure to IES or similar building modelling software

For more information regarding this new and exciting Junior CAD Engineer opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Reference: https://firstrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=55403 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via First Recruitment Services

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