CAD Technician

Metis is looking to fill a CAD Technician role to assist with project delivery and computer-aided design.

Metis have an extremely healthy pipeline of exciting projects delivering sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), traditional drainage and highway design projects across a range of local authority clients. The CAD Technician role will help ensure that these commissions are delivered to the highest quality standards. The ideal CAD Technician candidate will have either a Degree Qualification or relevant professional experience. A portfolio of work will be required to be submitted at the interview stage.

• Support our water and highways engineers on preparing plans and drawings, from concept to detailed design
• Create 3D models for earthworks and highways surfaces
• Extract and analyse quantities
• Design drainage details, including SuDS elements and highways construction details
• Research new ways of working and presenting outputs
• Develop standards and templates
• Maintain and improve the standard and quality of outputs
• Prepare construction details
• Ensure that drawings follow relevant technical standards

• At least 3 years experience with CAD
• Proficiency with Civil 3D
• Familiarity with Revit desirable
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Capacity to deliver multiple projects
• Experience in working alongside designers and engineers
• Ability to integrate into a team, and consult with clients and stakeholders
• Energy and enthusiasm!

Metis offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including workplace pension (Royal London), eligibility for private medical cover (Vitality), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives. As an employee-owned business, Metis also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is exempt from Income Tax, up to £3,600.

Founded in 2009, Metis is a leading civil and environmental engineering consultancy in London. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Infrastructure Management, Highways Engineering and Water Engineering. Metis provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships and are respected critical friends to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business. Metis is a certified B Corporation and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, Metis became an employee-owned business. This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.

To apply for the CAD Technician role, simply complete the form and attach your CV. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for Metis, and what makes you a great fit for this role.