Principal CAD Designer

Job Title: Principal Designer – CAD
Location: London, UK
 

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Designer – CAD to lead and support design activities on offshore energy projects. The role involves preparing and reviewing fabrication and layout drawings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring deliverables are produced to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and reviewing design, fabrication, and installation drawings

  • Leading, checking, and approving the work of a drafting team

  • Acting as focal point for design-related communication across projects

  • Supporting fabrication and construction teams in resolving design challenges

  • Coordinating with project leads to ensure schedules and budgets are achieved

  • Ensuring compliance with company standards, QA, and HSE procedures

  • Contributing to technical audits, estimates, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Technical qualification in mechanical, structural, or related engineering discipline

  • Strong experience in subsea structures and field layout design

  • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and other CAD tools

  • Previous experience producing and reviewing fabrication drawings in offshore or subsea projects

  • Proven leadership experience at senior or lead designer level

  • Sound knowledge of international design codes and industry standards

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong organisational ability to manage priorities and deadlines

  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be considered only for exceptional candidates

Desirable

  • Experience with offshore installation drawings (deck layouts, rigging, method sketches)

  • Familiarity with PLM or design data management systems

  • Knowledge of rule-based or automated design tools (e.g., iLogic)

  • Exposure to offshore wind, subsea infrastructure, or renewable energy projects

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead CAD design activities on major offshore projects

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Competitive package with career progression opportunities

  • Work on projects contributing to the global energy transition

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