CAD Manager

Carmichael UK; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced CAD Manager to lead Engineering Survey CAD operations for a major UK highways infrastructure project. The role focuses on CAD standards, survey data management and technical delivery across the Lower Thames Crossing programme.

You will act as the key interface between design, engineering and surveying teams, ensuring compliant CAD deliverables and effective data workflows. Strong AutoCAD knowledge and BIM ISO 19650 familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CAD Management role across major infrastructure projects.
• Experience on highways or civil engineering schemes.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and survey data processing.
• Understanding ISO 19650 BIM processes and protocols.
• Experience developing CAD standards and managing workflows.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Engineering Survey CAD operations across the project.
• Ensure teams use correct CAD information and standards.
• Manage production, processing and delivery of survey CAD data per specs.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, procedures, workflows and best practices.
• Act as interface between design, engineering and surveying teams.
• Support management and sharing of subsurface and utility information.
• Coordinate CAD deliverables with programme requirements.
• Manage CAD software resources, licences and system performance.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and training on CAD and survey software.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and industry regulations.

Skills

CAD management

Survey CAD

AutoCAD

BIM ISO 19650

CAD standards

Workflows

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Surveying/Engineering/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Survey data processing

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced CAD Manager to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure schemes, the Lower Thames Crossing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CAD professional with strong surveying and infrastructure experience to take ownership of CAD standards, survey data management, and technical delivery across a major highways project.

Responsibilities

As CAD Manager, you will:

• Lead and oversee Engineering Survey CAD operations across the project.
• Ensure engineering, surveying and design teams are working with the correct CAD information and standards.
• Manage the production, processing and delivery of survey CAD data in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, procedures, workflows and best practices.
• Act as the key interface between design, engineering and surveying teams.
• Support the accurate management and sharing of subsurface and utility information.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure CAD deliverables meet programme and project requirements.
• Manage CAD software resources, licences and system performance.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and training on CAD and survey software.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, quality standards and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a CAD Management, Survey CAD or Survey Data Management role.
• Experience within major construction, infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and survey data processing.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 BIM processes and protocols.
• Experience developing CAD standards and managing workflows.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology or a related discipline is desirable.