Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating West Sussex Permanent | Predominantly office-based 37.5 hours per week I'm currently recruiting for a Technical Designer – CAD & Estimating to join an established and growing specialist engineering/manufacturing business near West Sussex. This is a varied role combining CAD design, project support, administration, estimating and quotations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and commercial sides of a project. The role This position is roughly split between project administration/support and technical design & estimating. You'll be responsible for supporting projects from enquiry through to completion, producing CAD designs, preparing quotations and estimates, and ensuring projects are accurately costed and documented. Key responsibilities * Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD * Preparing quotations, estimates and project costings * Supporting projects throughout their lifecycle * Managing project administration and documentation * Reviewing customer requirements and translating them into practical solutions * Liaising with customers and internal teams * Supporting the wider sales/project function with technical information * Ensuring pricing and project information is accurate * Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively About you We're looking for someone with a background in CAD/design who also has experience with estimating, quotations or costing. You'll ideally have: * Experience using CAD software * Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment * Experience producing quotations, estimates or costings * Strong commercial awareness * Excellent attention to detail * Good numerical and analytical skills * Strong organisation and administration skills * The ability to interpret technical requirements and drawings * Good communication skills We're open to candidates from a range of technical product, engineering and manufacturing environments, provided you have the right combination of CAD and commercial/estimating experience. What's on offer? * Competitive salary depending on experience * 25 days' holiday + bank holidays * Annual company performance bonus * 37.5-hour working week * Shorter working day on Fridays * Potential for 1 day working from home * Stable and growing business * Varied technical and commercial project work If you're looking for a role where you can combine CAD, design, estimating and commercial project support, I'd be interested in hearing from you