CAD Designer at BAE Systems

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

49400.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CAD Drawings, Facilities Layouts, Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Plumbing Design, Architectural Design, CAD Documentation, Company Standards Compliance, Industry Regulations Compliance, Safety Codes Compliance, Site Surveys, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, BIM, Document Management Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: CAD Designer Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £49,400 + depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Develop and produce detailed CAD drawings and plans for facilities layouts, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural elements Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and facilities managers to translate concepts and requirements into accurate CAD designs Maintain and update existing CAD documentation to reflect changes and improvements Ensure all CAD work complies with company standards, industry regulations, and safety codes Assist in site surveys and gather data to support design activities Support project teams by providing timely and precise CAD deliverables Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven experience as a CAD Designer, preferably within facilities management, construction, or built environments using toolsets such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation or similar Strong understanding of building systems, architectural and engineering principles, workplace and building related regulations Detail-oriented with excellent technical drawing and documentation skills Desirable: Experience with BIM (Building information Management/Modelling) – ISO 19650 Hold relevant technical qualifications or certifications in CAD design or drafting Experience in document management systems (DMS) & common data environments (CDE) such as Project Wise, Asite or similar platforms Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Digital Estate & Technology (DE&T) team Join our dynamic team which is responsible for looking after the digital records of the facilities and estates for the Company and the implementation of innovative technology within the built environment. We are a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering top-tier facilities design and management solutions. If you’re passionate about creating detailed, accurate CAD designs that help shape the built environment, we want to hear from you. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 25th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AB1 #LI-hybrid

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and producing detailed CAD drawings and plans for facilities layouts, covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural elements. This includes collaborating with various stakeholders and maintaining existing CAD documentation to reflect changes and ensure compliance with standards.