Lead M&E 2D CAD Technician Location: Central London Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience The Company An established M&E building-services consultancy based in the heart of London is looking to appoint an experienced Lead M&E 2D CAD Technician. The consultancy works across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team and take responsibility for the quality and coordination of its M&E CAD output. The Role You will act as the lead M&E CAD professional within the business, producing high-quality 2D mechanical and electrical drawings while supporting engineers and overseeing the work of the M&E CAD Technician. The position will suit an experienced CAD Technician or Coordinator who has a strong understanding of building-services systems and is ready to take greater ownership of CAD standards, drawing quality and project delivery. Key Responsibilities * Produce detailed 2D mechanical and electrical building-services drawings using AutoCAD. * Lead and coordinate the consultancy’s M&E CAD workload. * Support and provide technical guidance to the M&E CAD Technician. * Convert engineers’ sketches, mark-ups and design information into accurate CAD drawings. * Prepare coordinated layouts, schematics, sections, details and builders’ work drawings. * Review drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with company standards. * Coordinate mechanical and electrical services with architectural and structural information. * Identify and help resolve drawing clashes and coordination issues. * Manage drawing registers, revisions, file structures and document-control procedures. * Develop and maintain CAD templates, layering conventions and drawing standards. * Liaise closely with mechanical and electrical engineers throughout each project. * Assist with project deadlines and help prioritise CAD resources across multiple schemes. * Attend internal design and coordination meetings where required. * Support the continued improvement of CAD processes within the consultancy. Skills and Experience * Strong experience producing 2D CAD drawings within an M&E or building-services consultancy. * Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD. * Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building-services systems. * Experience producing drawings for projects at different design and construction stages. * Ability to interpret engineers’ mark-ups, specifications and design information. * Strong understanding of drawing standards, layering conventions and document control. * Previous experience reviewing or coordinating the work of other CAD Technicians would be advantageous. * Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to project deadlines. * Revit experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as this is primarily a 2D CAD position. What Is on Offer * The opportunity to become the lead M&E CAD professional within an established consultancy. * Responsibility for overseeing and developing the company’s CAD standards. * A varied portfolio of London and UK-based building-services projects. * A supportive and collaborative working environment. * A competitive salary and benefits package
Lead M&E 2D CAD Technician employer: CDP Ltd
As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer with us, you will join a dynamic team that values professional integrity and technical expertise, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and engagement in industry events, all while working on diverse projects that promote energy efficiency and sustainable design. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a stimulating environment where your passion for low carbon technologies can thrive, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
