Senior CAD / BIM Designer

Are you an experienced Senior CAD / BIM Designer looking for a dynamic and challenging freelance role? My client is a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. With a multibillion-pound portfolio spanning structures, highways, and the water sector, this company is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable civil engineering solutions. As a Freelance Senior CAD / BIM Designer, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, producing high-quality 2D drawings and 3D models that support the successful design and construction of complex infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities 🔹 CAD & BIM Model Development – Produce and manage detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for large-scale civil engineering projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications. 🔹 Multi-Disciplinary Coordination – Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure designs align with project objectives and industry standards. 🔹 Highways, Structures, and Water Sector Design – Support the development of bridges, tunnels, highways, drainage systems, and water treatment facilities, applying sector-specific knowledge. 🔹 BIM Compliance & Digital Engineering – Ensure all work aligns with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 requirements, contributing to federated models, clash detection, and data-rich digital workflows. 🔹 Automation & Efficiency – Assist in the development of automation, parametric design, and digital workflows to enhance productivity and improve project outcomes. 🔹 Quality Control & Compliance – Maintain adherence to industry best practices, ensuring designs are efficient, sustainable, and compliant with relevant regulations and safety standards. Skills & Experience Required ✅ Extensive Experience in Civil Infrastructure – Proven background working on highways, structures, or water sector projects in a CAD / BIM design capacity. ✅ Technical Expertise – Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks, and other BIM-related software. Experience with Dynamo, scripting, or automation tools is an advantage. ✅ Strong Understanding of BIM & Digital Engineering – Experience working within BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 environments, including model coordination and clash detection. ✅ Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyse complex design challenges and propose innovative solutions. ✅ Collaborative & Proactive Approach – Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. ✅ Contractor / Consultancy Experience – Background in a civil engineering design consultancy or main contractor environment preferred. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business