CAD Support Engineer

NRL; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced IMS / CAD Support Engineer to support AVEVA CAD applications in a hybrid role. You will work on high-profile projects within the nuclear sector, providing hands-on support, troubleshooting, and developing automation tools. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with AVEVA tools and strong scripting skills. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and technical excellence in nuclear energy projects.

Benefits

Long-term career development

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with AVEVA CAD applications.
• Strong scripting capability in PowerShell, Python, PML.
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support across AVEVA CAD applications.
• Coordinate CAD requests and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Manage scripts, files, configurations and CAD resources.
• Develop macros to streamline engineering workflows.
• Deliver training sessions to end-users.

Skills

Automation tools development

Technical troubleshooting

Relationship building

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, PML)

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

AVEVA CAD applications

Windows environments

Job description

Permanent | Bristol | Hybrid (3 days/week on site)

Drive engineering excellence. Shape the future of nuclear new build. Join a major programme delivering some of the most complex, high‑profile work in the UK energy sector. We’re supporting a Tier‑1 engineering organisation embedded on the Hinkley Point C project — and we’re for an experienced IMS / CAD Support Engineer to keep critical design systems running smoothly for multi‑discipline teams across the UK and France. If you thrive in a problem‑solving environment, enjoy being the go‑to technical expert, and want to play a key role in one of Europe’s largest engineering programmes… this is your next move.

What you’ll do

• Provide hands‑on support across AVEVA E3D, Draw, PDMS, Draft, Diagrams, Engineering
• Coordinate CAD requests, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth operation of multiple engineering tools
• Manage scripts, files, configurations and CAD resources across a complex technical landscape
• Develop macros and automation tools to streamline engineering workflows
• Build strong relationships with engineering teams in the UK and France, acting as a trusted technical partner
• Deliver training sessions and guidance to end‑users
• Work closely with IT and CAD teams to shape roadmaps and continuous improvement plans

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience with AVEVA CAD applications
• Strong scripting capability: PowerShell, Python, PML
• Solid understanding of Windows environments and IT fundamentals
• Ability to build automation tools, analyse datasets, and streamline engineering processes
• Degree‑level education (or equivalent experience)

Why this role?

You’ll join a team driving delivery on the UK's flagship nuclear programme — with hybrid working, long‑term career development, and the chance to influence tooling across a major international engineering organisation. If you want to be at the heart of nuclear new build, solving technical challenges that keep a project of national significance moving forward, let’s talk.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.