CAD Designer / Draughtspersons

A CAD Designer or Draughtsperson uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and plans.

About this Career

Average Salary

£28,227

New workers start at around £20,116. Normal pay is £28,227 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £43,874

Annual Openings

71

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers.
  • Arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.
  • Prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required.
  • Prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment.
  • Prepares regulatory and statutory applications.
  • Considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads.
  • Examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Learning 79%
Reading Comprehension 72%
Active Listening 71%
Critical Thinking 70%
Mathematics 70%
Monitoring 68%
Speaking 67%
Learning Strategies 64%
Writing 60%
Science 48%