CAD Technician in Stamford, Lincolnshire

Join a high-impact engineering team delivering high-spec solutions across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors. Known for precision, technical innovation, and a collaborative culture, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced drafter who thrives in a hands-on, engineering-led environment.

As an Instrumentation & Controls Drafter, you will work alongside skilled engineers to turn system concepts into fully engineered drawing packages that support fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Your drawings will directly contribute to real-world performance from control panels to complex combustion systems.

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day

• Develop High-Quality Technical Drawings
  • Create comprehensive drawing packages using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, covering P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, Boolean logic, and control schematics.
  • Produce detailed wiring diagrams for both local and PLC-based control panels, ensuring all connections and configurations are accurately represented.
  • Generate general arrangement (GA) drawings for control panels and instrumentation layouts, optimised for ease of installation and maintenance.
• Interpret Engineering Requirements
  • Work closely with Controls Engineers to understand control philosophies, instrumentation layouts, and system design intent.
  • Translate complex project specifications into logical, functional drawings that can be easily followed by production teams, installation contractors, and commissioning engineers.
  • Engage in detailed design reviews to ensure alignment with project scope and functional requirements.
• Bill of Materials & Documentation Control
  • Compile full and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) that support purchasing and production activities.
  • Ensure every component listed in the BOM corresponds with the design drawings and meets customer or internal specification.
  • Track revisions and maintain version control across all drawing and document sets using standardised templates and web-based document systems.
• Liaise with the Workshop and Production Teams
  • Carry out regular on-site visits to the fabrication workshop, collaborating with build teams to resolve design queries and support real-time updates.
  • Make live edits to drawings based on feedback from technicians and assembly engineers, ensuring clarity and manufacturability.
  • Provide clarification or redline drawings where needed to address non-conformities or late-stage design changes.
• Create and Manage As-Built Documentation
  • Following installation or project handover, generate accurate as-built documentation reflecting all final changes made during construction or commissioning.
  • Validate installation routes, panel layouts, and instrumentation connections on-site to confirm drawing accuracy.
• Maintain Rigorous Quality Standards
  • Review your own and peers' drawings to uphold drafting standards, ensure completeness, and eliminate errors or inconsistencies.
  • Participate in internal reviews and formal drawing approvals to meet engineering sign-off protocols.
• Software & System Use
  • Use AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical confidently to develop and edit all required documentation.
  • Use Microsoft Excel and Word for documentation control, part referencing, and data entry.
  • Navigate web-based platforms for drawing uploads, change requests, and project workflows.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical experience in a control or instrumentation context.
• In-depth knowledge of panel layout design, electrical wiring schematics, and industrial control systems.
• Proven ability to produce and manage full Bills of Materials.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Understanding of process control and instrumentation standards, including familiarity with P&IDs.
• An engineering qualification (or equivalent hands-on drafting/design experience).
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills.

You’ll Also Need

• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• To live within a 1-hour commute of the Stamford office (PE9 4AQ).

What’s In It for You

• Varied and impactful work on complex engineering systems.
• A stable and collaborative environment where your input truly matters.
• Direct involvement in project delivery from concept to completion.
• Ongoing technical exposure and career growth within a respected team.

If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to an engineering team that values clarity, precision, and quality, apply today and let’s talk.