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Posted 23 July, 2026

CAD Designer / Estimator

Team Jobs - Commercial
BH12, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Fabrications Designer / Estimator Poole, Dorset £37,000 - £40,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturer and supplier within the construction industry, who are looking to add an experienced Fabrications Designer / Estimator to their team in Poole. This is a great opportunity for someone with AutoCAD, SolidWorks and sheet metal experience who enjoys producing technical drawings, preparing estimates and working closely with customers and production teams. The Role You'll be responsible for creating accurate fabrication drawings, producing quotations and supporting projects from initial enquiry through to manufacture. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Producing detailed drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Preparing accurate estimates and quotations from architectural and technical drawings Updating CRM systems and project records Speaking with customers, suppliers and surveyors throughout projects Obtaining supplier quotations where required Supporting the fabrication team with technical queries Managing new enquiries and ensuring they are dealt with efficiently Keeping up to date with products, industry standards and technical information What We're Looking For Experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Background in sheet metal or mechanical fabrication Ability to read and interpret technical or architectural drawings Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel Previous CRM experience Strong numerical skills Excellent organisation and communication skills Able to manage your own workload effectivelyDesirable: Adobe software experience SketchUp experience What's On Offer? Salary of £37,000 - £40,000 DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Generous pension scheme Private healthcare and dental cover Discretionary bonus Ongoing training and career development opportunitiesIf you're an experienced Fabrications Designer / Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a growing and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for more information. TJCOM