James Fisher and Sons plc
Senior Draughtsperson
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About The Role
Senior Draughtsperson
Westhill with hybrid working
Full-time, Permanent
Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role
As a Senior Draughtsperson, you will deliver clear, accurate design solutions—from initial concept through to detailed component, assembly, and system-level drawings—using 2D and 3D CAD, primarily SolidWorks. Your work shall vary with project scopes, new product developments, and updates to existing client equipment.
Alongside your technical expertise, where required, you will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the draughting team delivers high-quality outputs that meet departmental and business goals.
What You'll Be Doing
- Produce safe, cost-effective, and manufacturable 3D design solutions to support engineering activities.
- Create accurate machining, fabrication, and 2D schematic drawings.
- Generate clear assembly, interface, and general arrangement drawings.
- Provide draughting support to engineering and other departments as required.
- Collaborate with the draughting team to share knowledge and develop effective design and modelling solutions.
- Maintain and uphold all internal draughting standards and documentation.
- Act as drawing checker within PLM, ensuring compliance with standards and quality requirements.
- Support process and procedural improvements and contribute to developing less experienced draughtspersons.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Methodical, thorough, and highly organised approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Subsea or offshore industry experience.
- SolidWorks proficiency; certification advantageous.
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM Pro or similar vault systems.
- Knowledge of gas and fluid systems; diving equipment or product design experience beneficial.
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Why Join Us?
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD here
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA
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