Draughtsperson - Build Strategy

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and offshore wind energy. With a history of more than 300 years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life‑cycle support of state‑of‑the‑art warships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in transfer‑of‑technology programmes.

The Draughts person plays a critical role in the successful delivery of complex heavy engineering projects, transforming engineering intent into precise, high‑quality drawings that drive fabrication, construction, and installation outcomes.

This position sits at the heart of the build strategy, requiring strong technical judgement, deep drafting expertise and a sound understanding of engineering principles. The Draughts person ensures that designs are accurate, buildable, compliant and optimised for manufacturing and site execution.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role partners closely with engineers, project managers and production teams to ensure that drawing outputs support safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives across the project lifecycle.

• Produce accurate, detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings for heavy engineering projects, including structural steelwork, mechanical assemblies, plant equipment and large‑scale industrial systems.
• Develop fabrication, assembly and installation drawings that clearly communicate engineering intent and meet project, client and regulatory requirements.
• Translate complex design concepts, calculations and specifications into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, construction teams and project stakeholders to resolve design challenges and improve constructability.
• Review, revise and update drawings in response to design changes, site feedback and client requirements, maintaining strict document control.
• Ensure all drawing outputs comply with relevant standards, codes and safety regulations (e.g. ISO, ASME, AWS or equivalents).
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support material take‑offs to enable accurate procurement and cost control.
• Provide drafting support during fabrication and installation phases, assisting with technical clarification and issue resolution.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories and documentation systems to a high professional standard.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, tools and workflows.

This role requires a strong foundation of technical knowledge and practical experience. These capabilities are essential to success.

• Proven experience as a Draughts person within heavy engineering, fabrication, mining, power generation, oil & gas or industrial construction environments.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor or similar), able to work efficiently in both 2D and 3D environments.
• Demonstrated experience producing detailed fabrication and construction‑ready drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, tolerances, welding symbols, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Solid knowledge of relevant engineering standards, codes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply engineering specifications, calculations and technical documentation accurately.

• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, quality and consistency.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early and propose practical solutions.
• Effective communication skills, enabling clear technical discussions with engineers, fabricators and site teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A continuous improvement mindset, contributing to better ways of working across drafting and build strategy activities.

• Predominantly office‑based, collaborating across engineering, fabrication and project teams.
• Occasional travel and…