AutoCAD Survey Processor in Macclesfield

Metro Rod Ltd is a fast-growing and dynamic business, part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands. Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Drainage Survey Processor – Environmental & Drainage to join our growing team. This is a full-time role, perfect for someone who’s qualified in CAD, has worked on drainage drawings/digitising plans - adding information such as GPS data, loves technical design work, and wants to dive into real projects from day one.

You’ll be working closely with our Projects team to turn early-stage concepts into clear, accurate drainage layouts. If you enjoy problem-solving, playing with layouts, and seeing your designs come to life on real sites — you’ll love this role.

What does it entail?

• You’ll be at the heart of turning ideas into reality. From creating proposed drainage layouts in AutoCAD to preparing OS tile plans ready for design, you’ll take raw information and shape it into clear, accurate visuals.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll pick up projects right at the exciting pre-launch stage of new contract wins—getting everything set up and ready to roll.
• Once our engineers have done their thing on site, you’ll take their drawings, bring them into AutoCAD, and transform them into polished, client-ready plans.
• It’s a full-circle role where you’ll see projects from early concept through to finished output—perfect for someone who loves detail, structure, and seeing their work make a real impact.

What do we look for?

• AutoCAD experience is essential — this is the core of the role.
• Someone newly qualified or early in their CAD career who’s excited to learn.
• Experience in working with drainage drawings and technical design work.
• Strong attention to detail and a love for technical challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised.
• Good communication skills, good telephone manner.

Personal Attributes

• Customer focused.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and able to take on additional responsibilities when required.

What do you get?

• 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays.
• Royal London, Company Pension.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Events.
• Laptop.
• Travel subsidy / mileage.
• Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses.
• Free Standard Parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health Support.
• Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.