CAD Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

The CAD Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D and 3D AutoCAD design outputs to support the design, construction, and as-built phases of security and building services installations. The role will support Building Information Modelling (BIM) aligned project delivery where required, ensuring designs are developed, coordinated, and managed in accordance with project BIM requirements and industry standards. This role will report directly to the Head of Design & Engineering, and work closely with Technical Design Authorities and project teams, ensuring that all drawings and models meet technical standards, coordination requirements, and programme objectives.

• Drawing & Design Production
  • Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards, project requirements, and company QA processes.
  • Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs using tools such as AutoCAD (3D) where required.
  • Develop design packages for:
  • CCTV systems
  • Access Control systems
  • Electrical layouts
  • Containment routes
  • Service penetrations
• Project Lifecycle Deliverables
  • Prepare and update drawings and models for:
  • Concept design
  • Detailed design (Stage 4)
  • Construction issue
  • As-built / record documentation
  • Incorporate redline markups, site feedback, and commissioning updates into final deliverables.
  • Ensure outputs align with installation, testing, and handover requirements.
• BIM & Digital Coordination
  • Support project delivery in line with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 principles.
  • Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE) for managing drawings, models, and revisions.
  • Assist with model coordination and clash detection processes.
  • Ensure designs are aligned with federated models from other disciplines (MEP, architectural, structural).
  • Update drawings and models based on coordination reviews and clash resolution outcomes.
  • Support delivery of digital handover information and asset data where required.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Technical Design Authorities
  • Project Managers, Installation Engineers, and site teams
  • External consultants and design partners
  • Support multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring security designs integrate with wider building systems.
• Quality & Document Control
  • Maintain drawing and model registers, ensuring accurate version control.
  • Follow company QA processes and document control procedures.
  • Ensure all outputs meet:
  • Project standards
  • BIM requirements
  • Industry regulations
• Workload & Delivery
  • Support multiple programmes concurrently, managing priorities effectively.
  • Deliver work within agreed timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality.

• Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production.
• Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments.
• Solid understanding of:
• Electrical layouts
• Infrastructure and containment systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred).
• Understanding of:
• Common Data Environments (CDE)
• Model coordination workflows
• Construction design stages and digital deliverables
• Ability to interpret and work with multi-disciplinary design information and models.

• Experience producing drawings for security systems (CCTV, Access Control).
• Familiarity with public sector or critical infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of construction stages and as-built documentation processes.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry guidelines.
• Experience working within public services (local government, NHS, central government, or regulated environments).
• Understanding of public sector funding, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting transformation or service redesign programmes.
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or membership (e.g. APM, or equivalent).

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs.
• Employee assistance programmes.

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK.