CAD Engineer

JP Engineering; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Engineering in Wigan is seeking an experienced CAD Engineer to transform survey data into precise 2D and 3D drawings. You will join a growing team delivering UK projects, starting office-based then moving to hybrid work.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, experience drawing from survey data, and familiarity with land surveying or civil engineering environments. You will collaborate with surveyors, engineers and managers to ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience producing CAD drawings from survey data.
• Background in land surveying, measured building surveying, civil engineering or a similar environment.
• Experience producing 2D and 3D drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings from survey data.
• Creating detailed drawings from topographical, measured building and utility surveys.
• Interpreting and processing survey information to produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Working closely with field surveyors, engineers and project managers.
• Updating, amending and developing existing drawings.
• Ensuring all drawings meet project specifications and required standards.
• Managing workload and delivering projects within deadlines.
• Maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

AutoCAD

Survey data handling

2D/3D drawings

Communication skills

Tools

Civil 3D

Point cloud processing

Job description

CAD Engineer - Land Survey

Wigan, Greater Manchester | £30,000-£40,000 | Hybrid Working

Love turning complex survey data into accurate, detailed drawings? Ready to take your CAD career to the next level?

We're working with a well-established and growing surveying and engineering consultancy based in Wigan, who are looking to welcome an experienced CAD Engineer to their expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong AutoCAD skills and experience working with survey data to join a business delivering exciting projects across the UK.

You'll work alongside experienced surveyors, engineers and project managers, producing high-quality 2D and 3D drawings across a varied range of projects, including topographical, measured building and utility surveys.

And there's flexibility too! You'll initially be office-based in Wigan while getting up to speed with the team and systems, before moving into a hybrid working arrangement.

What will you be getting involved in?

• Producing accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings from survey data.
• Creating detailed drawings from topographical, measured building and utility surveys.
• Interpreting and processing survey information to produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Working closely with field surveyors, engineers and project managers.
• Updating, amending and developing existing drawings.
• Ensuring all drawings meet project specifications and required standards.
• Managing your own workload and delivering projects within agreed deadlines.
• Maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

What are we looking for?

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Previous experience producing CAD drawings from survey data.
• A background in land surveying, measured building surveying, civil engineering or a similar environment.
• Experience producing technical drawings in 2D and 3D.
• Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Extra brownie points for:

• Experience working with point cloud data.
• Knowledge of laser scanning and point cloud processing.
• Experience producing drawings from laser scan data.
• Civil 3D experience.
• 3D modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of UK surveying and engineering standards.

What's in it for you?

• £30,000-£40,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent position with a growing surveying and engineering business.
• Hybrid working following an initial office-based training period.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of UK-wide projects.
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• Long-term career progression.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.