CAD Engineer

CAD Engineer

  • Contract
  • Bristol
    Location: Bristol
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £35 - £45 per hour + Outside IR35
    Contact: Oliver Markham 
    Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07441390395
    Job ref: BBBH26596_1784205288
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jul-30
    Startdate: ASAP

    CAD Engineer (Nuclear)

    Rate: c£40.00 per hour (Outside IR35)
    Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
    Contract: Initial 12-month contract
    Start: ASAP

    The Opportunity

    We are recruiting for 2 experienced CAD Engineer’s to support the delivery of major UK nuclear projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll be responsible for producing and coordinating high-quality 3D design models for complex electrical installation and cable routing packages using AVEVA E3D.

    Responsibilities

    • Produce and develop detailed 3D models using AVEVA E3D.
    • Design and coordinate cable routing and cable tray layouts within a multidisciplinary BIM environment.
    • Ensure designs comply with project, quality and nuclear industry standards.
    • Resolve design clashes and work closely with engineering teams to deliver practical solutions.
    • Support design reviews and provide technical input throughout project delivery.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years’ experience as a CAD Engineer within the nuclear industry (essential).
    • Strong working knowledge of AVEVA E3D (essential).
    • Experience producing complex 3D design models for electrical or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
    • Understanding of cable routing, cable tray layouts and BIM coordination.
    • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.

    If you’re an experienced Nuclear CAD Engineer looking for your next Outside IR35 contract, we’d love to hear from you.

    Your Consultant

    Oliver Markham

    Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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