At a Glance
- Tasks: Create 2D and 3D CAD drawings for exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: A growing infrastructure business with a supportive design team.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, career progression, and diverse project opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with great potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAD, especially AutoCAD, and a passion for civil engineering.
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 Auto CAD 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 Auto CAD.
- 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
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