Autocad Drafter

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineering Technician in Leeds. You will produce detailed design drawings and collaborate with teams across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in civil engineering and strong proficiency in AutoCAD. This role emphasizes teamwork and technical guidance, ensuring high-quality engineering outputs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in drafting and modelling bridges and civil structures.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and related software.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate engineering models and drawings.
• Preparing concept and detailed design drawings.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering

Steel Detailing Software

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADS-RC

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Bridge (AutoCAD) Engineering Technician

Overview

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play a key part in the successful delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across our UK and Ireland offices and be supported by a team of highly skilled professionals.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate engineering models, drawings and detailing for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related civil structures
• Preparing both concept and detailed design drawings
• Acting as project technician on multidisciplinary schemes
• Reviewing steel fabrication and shop drawings
• Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members

Recent and ongoing projects

My clients portfolio demonstrates both the scale and of our work. Examples include the delivery of a £117 million riverside bridge as part of a major regeneration scheme, a £121 million dual-carriageway lifting bridge to improve regional connectivity, major structural maintenance works on a nationally significant suspension bridge, the refurbishment of a listed river crossing with a budget of around £5 million, a €102 million cross-border bridge to strengthen transport links, and a €207 million urban public infrastructure programme in Ireland.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering and/or EngTech or IEng accreditation with ICE or IStructE
• At least 4+ years experience in drafting and modelling bridges and civil structures
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, CADS-RC and steel detailing software
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Highly motivated, adaptable and detail focused
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork ethic and willingness to take responsibility

Desirable

• 3D modelling experience using AutoCAD or other software
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or similar design tools

If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to hear about other engineering roles in the market, please contact Pete at ELB.