About Us

Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.

Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.

So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.

What You Need to Know

Our Engineering Department specialises in the design and development of advanced industrial control systems, supporting critical operations across the oil & gas, telemetry, and renewable energy sectors. From concept through to delivery, our teams work on innovative, high-integrity solutions that operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

We are now looking for a CAD Designer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with both Engineering and Proposals teams, supporting the design and development of a diverse range of products using SolidWorks (3D) and AutoCAD LT (2D).

As part of a small, highly collaborative CAD team, you will be responsible for delivering project-based work including detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and supporting engineering documentation. This is a varied role that offers exposure to the full product lifecycle, with opportunities to develop your technical capabilities through hands-on experience, team support, and self-driven learning.

This position is based at our Great Yarmouth facility, home to our Subsea Centre of Excellence.

What We Are Looking For

Proactively support your own learning, development, and contribution to the team

Develop a strong understanding of company products, projects, and engineering processes
Work closely with engineers and proposal teams to produce detailed general arrangement drawings, assembly and fabrication drawings & hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Carry out structural and lifting integrity calculations for new and existing products using SolidWorks FEA and other simulation tools
Design solutions with a focus on cost-efficiency while ensuring compliance with company, industry, and safety standards
Deliver assigned work scopes on time and to a high standard
Contribute to and maintain standard parts libraries and drawing templates
Liaise with suppliers to support efficient and practical manufacturing methods for fabricated and machined components

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

Essential:

Mechanical Engineering qualification
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage workload and work independently
A proactive, self-motivated approach to learning and development

Preferred:

HND in Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience in a Mechanical CAD role
AutoCAD (or similar 2D CAD) experience
FEA / simulation experience
Background in oil & gas or related industries

Why Choose Us

We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.

What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:

Private Medical
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Personal Accident
Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension

As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:

Dental Insurance
Gym Flex
Purchasing or selling additional annual leave
Technology products
Critical Illness cover
Additional cover for your family.

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