Design Assistant

Location: Cambridgeshire

Design Assistant

Cambridge / Royston

£27,500-£30,000 + Full Training + Progression + Holiday + Pension + Bonus

Are you highly organised, motivated, and looking to start a career in design within the renewable energy sector?

Do you want full training, clear progression, and the opportunity to develop technical skills in a fast-growing business?

My client is a rapidly expanding renewable energy contractor specialising in large-scale commercial heat pumps and ground-mounted solar projects. With a strong reputation for quality delivery and a team of around 20, they are continuing to grow and are now looking for a Design Assistant to support their technical and design function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment.

No previous design experience is required, as full on-the-job training will be provided. The role will initially focus on report writing and document preparation, so strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. Any exposure to BIM, CAD or AutoCAD would be highly advantageous, but not essential. This is a role for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and eager to build a long-term career in design and renewable energy.

The ideal candidate will be local to Cambridge or Royston, hardworking, and motivated to develop new skills. You will be supported from day one and given the opportunity to progress into more technical design responsibilities over time.

The Role

Support the design team with document preparation and technical administration
Produce reports and documentation using Microsoft Office
Assist with basic design coordination tasks across projects
Work closely with engineers and project teams
Develop technical understanding of heat pump and renewable systems through training

The Person

Highly organised and detail-focused
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Any exposure to BIM, CAD or AutoCAD beneficial but not essential
Motivated to learn and build a career in design
Local to Cambridge or Royston Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates