Design Technician
We are seeking an experienced Design Technician with strong 3D solid modelling skills to join our Design Department.
The role will focus primarily on designing and preparing detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, while also supporting the transition of design information into BIM environments using Revit and Navisworks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21st November 2025
Job Description
Working closely with the BIM Manager and Project Engineering team, you’ll play a key role in turning project and client requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs, while gaining exposure to collaborative BIM workflows used across our major data centre projects.
This position is ideal for someone with a solid background in mechanical or product design who is looking to apply their technical skills in a practical, engineering-led manufacturing environment with the opportunity to develop BIM expertise over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce 3D models, fabrication details, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Create assemblies and bills of materials (BOMs) for polymer pipe systems and fabricated components.
- Ensure all drawings meet CPV’s manufacturing standards and are production ready.
- Support the BIM Manager with Revit model updates and coordination.
- Assist in the preparation of general arrangement drawings and layout plans.
- Review and interpret client drawings, specifications and 3D models.
- Contribute to Navisworks coordination and clash detection when required.
- Liaise with project engineers, workshop teams, and site staff to resolve design issues efficiently.
- Maintain accurate drawing registers, templates, and revision control.=
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
- Proven experience in 3D solid modelling and technical drawing using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Understanding of fabrication, manufacturing and mechanical assembly processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-structured drawings.
- Confident interpreting technical documentation, schematics, and specifications.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team.
- Willingness to learn Revit and Navisworks to support BIM coordination.
Desirable:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
- Experience with pipe systems, mechanical services, or industrial product design.
- Familiarity with BIM standards (BS 1192, ISO 19650) or federated model workflows.
- Previous experience coordinating design information between CAD and BIM environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and BIM workflows
- Opportunities for career progression within design and BIM roles
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
About us
Founded in 1948, CPV is part of a family-owned group of manufacturing businesses with over 60 years' experience in the plastics and industrial piping industries. The company was a pioneer in the development of thermoplastic pipe systems and is still committed to driving forward innovation in products, services and manufacturing techniques. Over the years, CPV has become a world-class manufacturer of engineering pipework solutions for a wide array of applications including corrosion resistant pipe systems for chemical and hazardous media and pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling networks.
To Apply
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- PLEASE NOTE: candidates require the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely