MEP CAD/BIM Technician in Manchester

Civic is a team of system thinkers in the built environment, creating positive impact for people, places and the planet. We want our work to have a positive impact on the environment — helping people to live healthier, happier lives while respecting natural limits. We build without destroying, explore without exploiting, and seek to reuse rather than just consume. Above all, we listen, learn, and aim to create a lasting legacy. Thriving together, today we have a team of over 200 members working across the UK, all united by our creative belief, bringing art and science together to solve problems. Our award-winning practice has studios in Manchester, London, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin.

We are looking for talented and collaborative CAD/BIM Technician who share our purpose and desire to make a positive difference to the world around them. Sustainable design is at the heart of our Practice and collectively we can create inspirational designs that will protect our climate and enhance the built environment. As a CAD/BIM Technician, you will join one of our friendly studios, bringing with you experience across a mix of sectors including residential, education, commercial, development and regeneration. Collaborative and helpful you will have the opportunity to work closely with high profile private and public-sector clients, influencing with your technical expertise and effective communication skills.

The CAD/BIM Technician is responsible for producing accurate and detailed technical drawings and models to support design teams across architectural, engineering, or construction projects. The role ensures that designs are correctly documented, coordinated, and compliant with project standards and regulations. This role supports architects, MEP engineers, and project managers by translating design concepts into detailed CAD drawings and BIM models. The CAD/BIM Technician ensures that drawings are precise, up-to-date, and ready for construction, planning submissions, or client review.

Key elements of the job:

• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD/BIM software.
• Update and revise drawings in line with design changes and project requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings for planning applications, technical submissions, and construction.
• Coordinate with design team members to ensure drawings are consistent and clash‑free.
• Maintain drawing standards, templates, and libraries.
• Support the team with printing, plotting, and archiving technical documents.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for design and project teams as needed.

Is this you?

Recently chartered or well on your way to chartership, you’ll be a creative thinker, passionate and enthusiastic to help grow and develop your team. Your collaborative and helpful outlook will thrive within this innovative practice making a positive impact to the built environment.

Our commitment to DEI

Civic is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity - is powerful. Nurturing an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all. We encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and are passionate about contributing to an equitable and respectful work environment.

Benefits:

• A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level.
• Flexibility. Our core hours are between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish!
• Hybrid working. Most of our full‑time employees come into the studio 3 days a week.
• Generous holidays! 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time employees). An extra day when you reach 3 years’ service, and another at 5 years!
• Holiday options. Buy or sell a week of holiday each year, or create a sabbatical pot by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years to take a month off on year 4!
• Enhanced Family Leave. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay, plus 2 days paid dependency leave and 1 weeks paid carers leave.
• Wellbeing support. Mental health first aider support, mindfulness sessions and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Health benefits. Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, Gym discounts and free Eye tests.
• Sick Pay. 4 weeks enhanced sick leave, plus 2 mental wellness days.
• DEI network. An established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities, plus 2 days of paid volunteering leave each year to support causes close to your heart.
• Professional Development. Paid professional memberships, 2 days paid study leave (+ extra for exams), Chartership Preparation Courses, Chartership completion bonus, in‑house ‘Civic Academy’ training, Management Development Programmes and a Mentorship programme for all employees.
• Financial benefits. Access to our HMRC friendly Workplace Nursery scheme, plus enrolment to our workplace pension scheme.
• Sustainable travel. Season Ticket Loans & National Rail Cards, plus two salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and cycling facilities at all our studios (showers, bike racks etc).