Autocad Technician - Senior

ZenaTech Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time position

Clear career path from technician to高级

Job summary

Casado Design, a specialist telecoms design company, is hiring CAD Technicians to produce 2D AutoCAD drawings for UK telecoms sites. Roles range from CAD Technician to Senior CAD Technician based on experience, with office-based, permanent full-time roles in Manchester or Bristol.

Applicants should have UK telecoms CAD experience and be able to meet tight SLA deadlines, with QA processes and mentoring opportunities for more senior staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of UK telecoms CAD experience.
• Understanding of UK telecoms site design (rooftop, streetwork, greenfield).
• Experience reading client briefs and drawing to specs.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D AutoCAD drawings for UK telecoms sites.
• Interpret survey data and site photos to show existing/proposed equipment.
• Work to client design specifications and CAD standards.
• Deliver high volume of drawings to SLA timelines, many within one day.
• Self-check drawings against QA checklist before issue.
• Liaise with surveyors and clients to resolve revisions.

Skills

2D AutoCAD drafting

UK telecoms experience

Attention to detail

QA/checking

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification (BTEC/HND/HNC)

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD

Job description

The role

We are hiring CAD Technicians at all levels from 1 year of experience to join our telecoms design team. You will produce 2D AutoCAD drawings for UK telecoms sites and deliver accurate work to tight client SLAs. Depending on your experience, we will offer you either the CAD Technician or Senior CAD Technician role.

Detail

Job title

Location

Manchester or Bristol office

Working pattern

Full time, office based

Contract

Permanent

Reports to

Design Manager

Experience

1 year or more of UK telecoms CAD experience

Casado Design is a specialist telecoms design company that also works on town planning and renewable energy projects. Our team of 2D AutoCAD LT technicians turns survey information into planning and detailed design drawings for a wide range of clients.

Most of our projects are turned around within a single working day, so we handle a high volume of jobs across multiple clients at once. Quality matters to us: every drawing goes through a structured QA check, and we track performance so we can keep improving.

Key responsibilities

All CAD Technicians

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings for UK telecoms sites, including planning drawings, general arrangements, elevations, site plans and detailed design drawings
• Interpret survey data, site photos, sketches and client briefs to show existing and proposed equipment
• Work to client and operator design specifications, drawing standards and CAD layer conventions
• Deliver a high volume of jobs to agreed SLA timescales, most within one working day
• Self check your own drawings against our CAD QA checklist before issue
• Liaise with surveyors, project managers and clients to resolve queries and revisions
• Update drawings for revisions and as built records

Senior CAD Technicians also

• Peer review and QA drawings produced by other technicians, giving clear feedback
• Mentor and support less experienced technicians, sharing telecoms knowledge and best practice
• Prioritise workload with the Design Manager and flag risks to deadlines early
• Help maintain and improve our drawing templates, title blocks and standards
• At least 1 year of experience as a CAD Technician in the UK telecoms sector (this is essential; applications without UK telecoms experience will not be considered)
• Working knowledge of UK telecoms site design, such as rooftop, streetwork and greenfield sites, antenna schematics, cabinets and equipment upgrades, including schedules
• Confident user of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT for 2D drafting
• Experience working to UK mobile network operator or infrastructure provider design specifications
• Able to read and produce plans, elevations, sections and site layouts at correct scales
• Excellent attention to detail and a clear understanding of why QA processes matter
• Able to manage several jobs a day and consistently hit SLA deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Able to commute to and work full time from our Manchester or Bristol office
• 3 or more years of UK telecoms CAD experience (for the Senior role)
• Experience checking or reviewing other technicians' drawings
• Experience mentoring or leading a small drafting team
• Experience of town planning drawings or renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of telecoms planning applications and land registry drawings
• Understanding of steelwork, structural and civil elements on telecoms sites
• Awareness of RF and health and safety considerations on site upgrades
• A relevant qualification, such as a BTEC, HNC or HND in an engineering discipline

What we offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and the level of role offered
• Permanent, full time position
• A clear route from CAD Technician to Senior CAD Technician
• Varied telecoms, planning and renewables work for a range of clients

"We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status."