Technical Design Coordinator (CAD / SolidWorks)

Role overview

A design-led construction products business is looking for a Technical Design Coordinator to expand its in-house design capability. This position is practical and project-driven, combining CAD-based technical design with end-to-end ownership of live jobs and regular contact with customers, architects, contractors, and internal teams.

The role covers work from order receipt through to final completion, with a focus on creating accurate, buildable designs that meet project needs. It is best suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical drawing work with coordination, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving.

Location and working pattern

Clerkenwell, London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week in the studio. The working week is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with flexible start and finish times between 7am/8am and 4pm/5pm.

Salary and benefits

• £35,000 to £40,000 per year, depending on experience and open to negotiation
• Bonus scheme
• Paid time for commuting
• Lunch allowance when working from the office
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Pension contribution

Key responsibilities

• Create and check general arrangement drawings, layouts, and technical documents
• Run projects from order stage through to final completion
• Communicate with customers, architects, contractors, and colleagues to keep work moving
• Handle several projects at once while maintaining consistent progress
• Own timelines, remove blockers, and push projects toward delivery
• Manage outside design support and verify their outputs
• Oversee design revisions, approvals, and formal sign-off
• Assist installation teams with technical questions
• Partner with operations to make sure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical design, design coordination, or a closely related role within construction or manufacturing
• Strong CAD skills, preferably in SolidWorks or Autodesk software
• Background working on construction-focused or product-based projects
• Clear and confident communication style for direct work with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple live projects
• Proactive approach with ownership, initiative, and strong problem-solving ability

Preferred experience

• Exposure to architectural metalwork, balustrades, façades, or similar systems
• Knowledge of design for manufacture
• Experience working with architects, developers, or contractors

Why this role stands out

• Join a growing company that is investing in its design capability
• Work in a modern studio setting in Clerkenwell
• Take real responsibility across projects from start to finish
• Be part of a collaborative team with room to improve processes and shape ways of working

Additional information

This is a technical CAD-focused position using SolidWorks, centred on construction-related design and project coordination. It is not a graphic design or purely creative design role.