CAD recruitment agency listing
The use of computer aided design (CAD) systems in the sphere of general engineering involves the creation, alteration and optimisation of designs with the use of specialist software.
Entry requirements and key skills
There are several routes to a successful career in the CAD engineering sector. Companies advertising for experienced designers will often require a degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline. However, many companies and recruitment agencies have openings for trainee designers who can demonstrate the appropriate experience and a keen interest in the field. Designers are often required to plan their own schedules, manage budgets and meet tight deadlines, so an organised and considered approach to work is essential. Most CAD projects are part of much broader strategies, so effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
Key employers
Large employers in this sector include dedicated design and concept agencies, video game producers, conceptual art agencies and manufacturing companies. Employment opportunities are usually limited to people with direct experience of current modelling packages based on CAD and CAE systems, and large, multinational firms will often insist that staff remain mobile and flexible for nationwide or international design projects.
Salaries
There is fierce competition for CAD engineering vacancies in the UK at the moment, but those who can demonstrate specific skills relating to key industries will always enjoy the best chances of success. Salaries in the industry range between £25,000 and £50,000, but excellent results often attract substantial bonuses.
D & P Associates
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Engineering, Executive / Management, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Industrial, Information Industry, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Pharmaceutical, Project Management, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, Digital
Sarah Harvey Recruitment Limited
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Administration, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Rail, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Telecommunications, Travel, Spa & Beauty, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
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The Resolute Group
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Elite Employee
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Electronics, Engineering, Executive / Management, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales
Catfoss Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Construction, Creative / Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Housebuilding, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Rail, Science, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Delve Recruitment Limited
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Electronics, Engineering, Executive / Management, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales, Space & Satellite, Energy / Renewable Energy
Pimento Connection
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Aviation, Banking, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Logistics, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Science, Security, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, Digital
Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Creative / Design, Driving, Engineering, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Project Management, Property, Rail, Security
Equation Recruitment
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Not-for-profit, PR, Printing & Publishing, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Spa & Beauty, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
Premier Group Recruitment
Industries covered: Defence, plus: Automotive, Banking, Construction, Electronics, Engineering, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, Property, Rail, Science, Telecommunications, Digital