Overview:

A growing infrastructure business is looking to recruit a CAD Technician to join its expanding Design Team in the Wakefield area. This is a great opportunity for a CAD Technician with experience in water and wastewater, or a wider civil engineering / infrastructure background, to support the delivery of engineering projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

As a CAD Technician, you will work within a multidisciplinary design team to produce accurate, practical and buildable design information, working closely with engineers, designers, project teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Use AutoCAD LT to produce plans, sections, details and general arrangement drawings.
• Convert engineer mark-ups, survey information and client requirements into clear, accurate and buildable drawings.
• Support design development from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Review survey and site information to support design development and pre-construction activities.
• Work closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical design solutions.
• Respond to CAD, BIM and drawing queries during design and construction.
• Assist with resolving technical drawing and model issues.
• Ensure design information is delivered to the required quality, programme and project standards.
• Follow company procedures relating to quality, environmental and information management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience as a CAD Technician, Civil CAD Technician or similar.
• Strong 2D CAD skills, particularly AutoCAD.
• Water and wastewater experience is highly desirable, although relevant infrastructure or civil engineering experience will also be considered.
• Sound understanding of civil engineering design principles, terminology and drawing standards.
• Experience with Civils 3D, Revit or other 3D CAD software would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards, CDE workflows or CDM Regulations would be advantageous.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing design team.
• Opportunity to work on a range of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Supportive multidisciplinary design environment with opportunities to develop your CAD Technician career.

Interested in developing your career as a CAD Technician across water and wider infrastructure projects? Apply today to find out more.