Civils CAD Technician / Civils CAD Engineer

Location: North East – National Travel Required
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Civils CAD Technician / Civils CAD Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a growing civil and structural engineering business to hire a Civils CAD Technician / Civils CAD Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for taking projects from concept design through to detailed manufacturing drawings, producing accurate technical output across a diverse range of civils schemes.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions across UK projects, within a close-knit team that invests in the development of its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing Production: Prepare, develop and amend site layouts, GA drawings, steel structure drawings, block and single line diagrams, cable routing and wiring diagrams, and assembly and part drawings to the appropriate standards, procedures and deadlines.
• RC Detailing & Schedules: Produce reinforced concrete detailing and associated schedules in line with project specifications and engineering requirements.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with engineers, designers and on-site technicians across multiple teams and disciplines, incorporating red-line markups and providing technical drawing support.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Manage CAD data files and drawing registers, ensuring version control and accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Suggest and drive improvements to drawing and engineering processes, including automating workflows using intelligent library blocks, while maintaining compliance with relevant civil engineering standards and procedures.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Civils CAD Technician or CAD Engineer within the civil or structural engineering industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation; experience with 3D modelling software such as Revit; competent in intelligent library blocks with attributes for data extraction and CAD data management procedures.
• Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrable experience across civils projects involving reinforced concrete detailing, site survey data interpretation, and working within regulated infrastructure environments such as National Grid, Shea Gas or Electrical frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, effective communication across disciplines, and the ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualifications & Mobility: HNC, HND or BTEC in Engineering (Civils); full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Certifications/Specialisms: Experience with 3D scanner technology and point cloud manipulation; knowledge of HV/LV distribution systems and electrical building systems.
• Sector Background: Prior exposure to security, access control, CCTV or alarm system design drawings would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package
• Benefits Package: Competitive benefits package including pension scheme, with travel expenses covered for national site visits.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Civils CAD Technician / Civils CAD Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

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