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CAD Engineer (Nuclear) Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Location: Bristol (Hybrid) Contract: Initial 12-month contract, view to extend Start: ASAP Positions: 1 The Opportunity We are recruiting for a CAD…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £35 – £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 17 September 2026

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Outside IR35

CAD Engineer (Nuclear)

Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 12-month contract, view to extend
Start: ASAP
Positions: 1

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a CAD Engineer to support the delivery of major UK nuclear projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing and developing 3D design models for electrical installation and cable routing packages.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mid-level CAD Engineer with strong 3D modelling capability and ideally experience working within nuclear or other highly regulated project environments.

Responsibilities

Produce and develop 3D CAD models for electrical installation and cable routing packages.
Develop and coordinate cable routing and cable tray layouts within a multidisciplinary environment.
Produce accurate models in line with project, quality and engineering requirements.
Identify and resolve design clashes and develop practical engineering solutions.
Support design reviews and provide technical input throughout project delivery.
Work closely with engineers and other disciplines to deliver project requirements.

Requirements

Proven experience as a CAD Engineer / CAD Designer within nuclear, engineering, construction or another highly regulated environment.
Strong experience using 3D CAD / modelling software.
AVEVA E3D or PDMS experience preferred.
Experience with cable tray, cable and/or process pipework routing.
Experience producing 3D models for electrical, mechanical, electrical or HVAC (MEH) projects.
Strong BIM / 3D modelling experience will be considered where direct E3D experience is limited.
HPC or similar major project experience would be highly advantageous.
Experience with other comparable 3D design/modelling packages will be considered.
Good understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination and clash resolution.If you're a mid-level CAD Engineer with strong 3D modelling and routing experience looking for a long-term opportunity within the nuclear sector, we'd love to hear from you

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