Senior CAD Automation Developer; SolidWorks & AEC)

Senior CAD Automation Developer (Solid Works & AEC) Permanent Full-Time

Salary From 50000 DOE Car Allowance or Company Car

Location Hybrid (Dartford Nottingham Sheffield or Manchester)

Are you a C#/.NET developer with expertise in Solid Works API and design automation

Join a prestigious industry leader in construction innovation and technology solutions dedicated to shaping the future of the sector through advanced software automation and Modern Methods of Construction developing smarter more efficient ways to design configure and deliver complex engineering projects nationwide.

To drive growth theyre looking to scale their Design Automation & Configuration (DAC) capabilities across the organisation. Building on high-impact solutions already proven within the business. Theyre are seeking an immediate hire to lead these efforts. Looking ahead you will play a key role in expanding this dedicated team by 3 to 4 additional developers over the next 12 months.

Responsibilities but are not limited to

• Develop and maintain custom Solid Works add-ins Driveworks tools macros and API-driven automation solutions using C#
• Automate design workflows including 3D modelling dynamic drawing generation and automated Bill of Materials (BOM) creation
• Build custom plugins robust desktop applications and scalable engineering tools and C# to minimize manual effort and improve consistency
• Seamlessly integrate CAD tools with PLM ERP relational databases (SQL) and cloud environments
• Structure and manage engineering data to support scalable product configuration and computational workflows
• Partner closely with engineering design and manufacturing teams to translate complex technical requirements into high-performing software solutions
• Resolve performance API and automation workflow issues across custom engineering applications
• Maintain technical documentation contribute to development best practices and mentor junior developers as the team scales
• Explore and incorporate AI-assisted development tools to enhance overall engineering productivity

Experiences required

• Strong hands-on software development experience with C# .NET Framework (or equivalent Object-Oriented background in Java C or Type Script provided there is a desire to focus primarily on C#)
• Familiarity with scripting or legacy automation languages such as VBA Python or Power Shell
• Proven track record using the Solid Works API and Driveworks (or deep API development experience with closely related CAD/AEC platforms such as Autodesk Inventor API Autodesk Revit API AutoCAD ObjectARX/.NET or CATIA Automation)
• Solid background in database design and management (SQL or similar relational databases) with strong data modelling aptitude
• Practical understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) software design patterns and overall application architecture
• Background developing software tailored for Engineering AEC (Architecture Engineering Construction) or Manufacturing environments
• Understanding of standard engineering drawings 3D modelling and core manufacturing concepts

Package

37.5 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm 35 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Pension up to 9% Employer Income Protection Private Medical Access to Dental/Critical illness Cover Events Christmas Shutdown Car Allowance 5750

Required Skills:

Strong hands-on software development experience with C# .NET Framework (or equivalent Object-Oriented background in Java C or Type Script provided there is a desire to focus primarily on C#) Familiarity with scripting or legacy automation languages such as VBA Python or Power Shell Proven track record using the Solid Works API and Driveworks (or deep API development experience with closely related CAD/AEC platforms such as Autodesk Inventor API Autodesk Revit API AutoCAD ObjectARX/.NET

or CATIA Automation) Solid background in database design and management (SQL or similar relational databases) with strong data modelling aptitude Practical understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) software design patterns and overall application architecture Background developing software tailored for Engineering AEC (Architecture Engineering Construction) or Manufacturing environments Understanding of standard engineering drawings 3D modelling and core manufacturing concepts