Job Description
CAD Technician Ventilation
Location: Richmond, London
Salary: £30-35,000 + quarterly incentive scheme
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role/Company -
As an established, growing company the role of CAD Technician is an integral part of the business. You will enjoy quarterly bonuses, working with a friendly, supportive team of people, company events and more.
We are seeking a skilled CAD Technician Ventilation to join a growing technical team, providing expert ventilation design and technical support while playing a key role in the sales process.
This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge of residential ventilation systems, building construction, and UK regulatory requirements, combined with excellent customer communication skills. You will support projects from initial enquiry through to completion, advising on compliant, practical, and efficient ventilation solutions for both new-build and retrofit projects.
Key Responsibilities -
Technical & Design Support
- Provide technical ventilation support for residential new-build and refurbishment projects
- Advise customers on system design, layouts, and product selection, ensuring solutions are compliant and practical
- Interpret architectural and construction drawings to assess feasibility and ductwork routing
- Apply knowledge of building structures, including joist types (I-joists, solid timber, metal web joists), floor layouts, ceiling voids, and wall constructions
- Produce sketched duct routes and system layouts
- Create detailed CAD layouts for ventilation system designs
Sales & Customer Engagement
- Act as a key part of the technical sales process, supporting enquiries through to order placement
- Communicate regularly with customers via phone, email, and meetings to understand project requirements
- Provide consultative technical advice to installers, developers, consultants, and homeowners
- Prepare quotations and assist with follow-ups and technical clarifications to support sales conversion
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through a professional, solutions-focused approach
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of designs, customer interactions, and project documentation
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK Building Regulations, particularly Part F
Skills & Experience Required -
- Proven experience with residential ventilation systems
- Strong understanding of joist types, floor and ceiling layouts, and their impact on duct routing
- Working knowledge of ventilation-related building regulations
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Experience producing CAD designs
- Confident, customer-focused communicator with a technical sales mindset
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Background in technical sales, applications, or design within the ventilation sector
- Knowledge of energy-efficient, low-carbon, or whole-house ventilation solutions
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Quarterly incentive scheme
- Full-time, permanent position
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of residential projects
- Training and development
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