CAD Designer - Exhibition Design & Build Company

Posted 10 March 2026
Salary£40k - 50k per year
LocationLeicester
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Production Recruitment AgencyEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference17033MR
Contact NameMatthew Rothwell

Job description

 

Are you a detail-oriented technical professional looking to join a dynamic team where your designs come to life? Do you want to be the vital link between a creative office environment and a high-tech CNC department, delivering technical solutions for a variety of unique projects?

  • Flexible working options
  • Excellent career progression
  • Company culture focused on honesty and integrity
  • Bespoke training and development

The Company

This independent specialist provides high-quality design and build services, prideing themselves on delivering perfectly tailored, standout results for an enviable list of clients. With a growing project base and a passionate team, there has never been a better time for a CAD Technician / Project Support specialist to come on board.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a CAD Technician / Project Support professional to join our team. This role covers every element of technical project delivery, from taking initial concepts through to producing CNC-ready drawings and overseeing specific project phases. This is a broad role where the CAD Technician / Project Support specialist will use all of their technical and project management skills, including:

 

  • Producing high-quality CAD drawings, plans, and technical construction details for carpentry and metal departments.
  • Creating CNC drawings and liaising directly with the workshop manager and CNC department.
  • Providing all-round project support, including material ordering, internet research, and generating PO numbers.
  • Delivering support across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Briefing and managing external suppliers and providing CAD advice to the wider team.
  • Adhering to strict health and safety regulations and maintaining a duty of care for all personnel.

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a CAD Technician / Project Support specialist with a strong background in technical design or project coordination. We are looking for individuals with a proven ability to multi-task and a working knowledge of CNC machinery.

Most importantly, we are looking for an ambitious CAD Technician / Project Support professional with a professional, positive manner and a willingness to learn and develop within this fantastic organisation!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref - MR17033