CAD Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced CAD Manager to lead survey and engineering CAD operations on a flagship roads infrastructure project in Kent. This long-term freelance role requires driving standards, coordinating Engineering, Surveying and Design teams, and delivering compliant CAD outputs across the project lifecycle.

You will establish workflows, mentor site teams, and ensure data integrity, with on-site attendance across the Kent footprint and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CAD Manager on major UK highways or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in managing engineering survey data, spatial data standards, and CAD specifications.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary technical bridge between Engineering, Surveying, and Design teams to guarantee seamless data transfer and strict alignment with project CAD standards.
• Survey CAD Management: Oversee all engineering survey CAD operations, taking full responsibility for processing raw site survey data into compliant deliverables that meet the project CAD specification.
• Standards & Workflow Development: Establish, implement, and maintain project-wide CAD standards, procedures, and best practices strictly aligned with client requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance and hands‑on support to site engineering and survey teams to ensure consistent, accurate spatial data usage.
• Two‑Way Information Flow: Manage the continuous exchange of CAD data between off‑site design teams and on‑site engineering crews to eliminate rework and prevent site‑based errors.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

CAD data management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Role: CAD Manager (Major Roads Infrastructure)

Location: Kent (Site-based / Driving license & access to a vehicle required)

Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: Long-term (Project runs into the 2030s)

Start Date: Immediate / Within the next 4 weeks

About the Role

An exceptional long-term freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAD Manager to lead survey and engineering CAD operations on a flagship roads infrastructure project in Kent.

With project delivery scheduled well into the 2030s, this role provides outstanding stability for a freelance professional. You will act as the key link between engineering surveying, design, and site delivery teams, establishing robust CAD workflows and ensuring project-wide compliance with client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary technical bridge between Engineering, Surveying, and Design teams to guarantee seamless data transfer and strict alignment with project CAD standards.

• Survey CAD Management: Oversee all engineering survey CAD operations, taking full responsibility for processing raw site survey data into compliant deliverables that meet the project CAD specification.

• Standards & Workflow Development: Establish, implement, and maintain project-wide CAD standards, procedures, and best practices strictly aligned with client requirements.

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance and hands‑on support to site engineering and survey teams to ensure consistent, accurate spatial data usage.

• Two‑Way Information Flow: Manage the continuous exchange of CAD data between off‑site design teams and on‑site engineering crews to eliminate rework and prevent site‑based errors.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a CAD Manager on major UK highways or heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Deep expertise in managing engineering survey data, spatial data standards, and CAD specifications.

• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads).

• Strong collaborative and communication skills to interface effectively with survey, engineering, and design stakeholders.

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for regular on-site attendance across the Kent project footprint.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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