Shepherd Gilmour | Leeds city centre | Full-time, permanent | Salary: £35-£42k, dependent on experience
About the role
We are a Leeds-based civil and structural engineering consultancy looking for a BIM / CAD Technician to become our lead CAD and BIM specialist. You'll be the person we rely on for drawing and modelling standards, so this is a role for someone who works independently and takes ownership.
What you'll do
- Produce, develop and revise civil and structural drawings and models in AutoCAD and Revit
- Manage drawing packages, coordinate project information and close gaps
- Lead coordination-focused project stages and represent the firm in design meetings with clients and external teams
- Set up, maintain and check our drawing and modelling standards, including templates, layers, title blocks and quality control
- Act as the company's go-to specialist for CAD and BIM
What we're looking for (essential)
- Practical AutoCAD expertise: layers, scales, viewports, xrefs and coordination
- Moderate practical Revit experience on structural engineering work, such as steelwork, RC detailing and GA drawings
- Professional experience producing engineering and construction drawings, and interpreting sketches and calculations
- A sound understanding of engineering principles, construction methods and materials
- Self-reliance, initiative and good organisation, with strong written and verbal communication
- Experience of civil engineering drawings, such as drainage, utilities, earthworks and external works
- Experience of, or interest in, Autodesk Civil 3D
- Experience creating Revit families, templates and libraries
- Understanding of BIM coordination and ISO 19650
- A background in a civil and/or structural consultancy or similar design environment
Working pattern
Office-based in Leeds city centre, with flexibility by agreement.
Applications close on 30th October 2026. We aim to respond to all applicants by 6th November 2026.
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