Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Peterborough
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
2D AutoCAD Draughtsperson
(Survey & Design – Commercial Ventilation Systems)
Location: Peterborough
About the Company
A UK-based specialist in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of commercial kitchen ventilation, extraction systems, and stainless steel fabrications. Working across sectors including restaurants, hotels, schools, and major commercial clients, the company delivers bespoke, end-to-end solutions from concept through to installation and aftercare.
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-driven 2D AutoCAD Draughtsperson to support the design and delivery of commercial kitchen ventilation and extraction systems.
This role combines site surveying with the production of accurate 2D CAD drawings, translating real-world site conditions into practical, installation-ready layouts. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are correctly designed, coordinated, and positioned within live project environments.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out site surveys across commercial environments (restaurants, schools, industrial kitchens, etc.)
Measure and record:
Building layouts and dimensions
Existing services and obstructions
Ceiling heights, plant areas, and routing constraints
Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings, including:
Extraction and ventilation layouts
Ductwork routes and plant positioning
Canopy and equipment locations
Liaise with:
Project managers
Installation teams
Fabrication/manufacturing teams
Revise drawings in line with project changes and site conditions
Produce as-built drawings post-installation
Maintain drawing standards, layers, and document control procedures
Key Requirements
Strong experience with AutoCAD (2D) in a professional setting
Proven experience conducting site surveys (ideally in construction, MEP, or building services)
Ability to interpret architectural and building services drawings
Good understanding of spatial coordination and services routing
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong communication skills for site and office coordination
Full UK driving licence