The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAD Technician to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Manchester.

Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll support the delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering projects across a range of sectors including rail, highways, drainage, utilities, structures and wider development schemes.

This position would suit a CAD Technician with experience in civil, structural, rail or infrastructure projects who is looking to broaden their exposure across a diverse project portfolio while developing their BIM and 3D modelling capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop 3D models using Revit and associated BIM processes.
• Assist engineers in the preparation of concept, detailed and construction-stage designs.
• Produce plans, sections, elevations, technical details and schedules.
• Support the delivery of rail, highways, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects.
• Incorporate survey and design information into CAD models and drawings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Carry out clash detection and spatial coordination using Navisworks.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures.
• Ensure all drawings comply with client, industry and company standards.
• Attend project meetings and occasional site visits when required.
• Support quality assurance and technical compliance across projects.

Project Exposure

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including:

• Rail infrastructure
• Highway and transportation schemes
• Drainage and flood alleviation projects
• Utilities and earthworks
• Bridges and structures
• Commercial and industrial developments
• Telecoms and infrastructure projects

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience using AutoCAD within a civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, structural or highways environment.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• HNC, HND, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of drawing standards.

Desirable

• Revit experience.
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation.
• Navisworks clash detection experience.
• BIM experience.
• Experience across rail and infrastructure projects.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and expanding engineering consultancy.
• Diverse portfolio of infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Exposure to rail, highways, drainage, structures and utilities schemes.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Opportunity to develop BIM, Revit and 3D modelling expertise.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities.