BIM-Ready CAD Technician: 2D/3D Drawings (Public Sector)

North; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training 

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team in Newcastle. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

You will produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, assist with BIM coordination, and develop design packages for CCTV, access control, electrical layouts, and containment routes. You will collaborate with commissioning engineers, project managers, and external consultants,

Qualifications

• Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production.
• Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical layouts and containment systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards and QA processes.
• Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs as required.
• Develop design packages for CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Electrical layouts, Containment routes and Service penetrations.
• Prepare and update drawings for concept design, detailed design, construction issue and as-built/record documentation.
• Coordinate with BIM & Digital Coordination teams, update models, and resolve clashes.
• Ensure outputs align with installation, testing and handover requirements.
• Maintain drawing registers and adhere to QA/document control procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

BIM Level 2

Design coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team in Newcastle. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

You will produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, assist with BIM coordination, and develop design packages for CCTV, access control, electrical layouts, and containment routes. You will collaborate with commissioning engineers, project managers, and external consultants,