CAD Manager - Civil Specialist Services

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an experienced CAD Manager to join their Civil Services team in Birmingham. This role involves leading the CAD Technicians in producing high-quality engineering drawings and models for significant civil projects. Candidates should have strong expertise in Autodesk software, especially Civil 3D and AutoCAD, along with experience in airport, highway, or maritime sectors. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil design projects, preferably in airport, highway/pavement, or maritime sectors.
• Strong capability in engineering drawing preparation and construction detailing.
• Experience in defining and managing training for team members in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD Technicians in producing quality engineering drawings and models.
• Mentor team members and ensure high standard deliverables.
• Participate actively in design processes and maintain drafting standards.

Skills

Civil design project experience

2D modeling and design coordination

Strong engineering drawing preparation

Experience with Autodesk software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks)

Knowledge of BIM standards (PAS 1192, BS EN ISO 19650)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

The WSP Civil Services team is seeking a CAD Manager to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale, national and international projects. Due to recent successes, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities. You will form part of an existing team to deliver airfield, maritime and pavement design and maintenance projects for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider engineering team to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility/option studies to detailed design and onto construction. You will be responsible for leading our CAD Technicians in the production of quality engineering drawings as well as 2D and 3D CAD models, quality checking our output to ensure the team maintains a consistent and high standard for deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle as well as mentor team members and be the source of information on this topic for the Engineering Managers.

• Extensive industry experience of working on civil design projects, ideally in the airports, highway/pavement, or maritime sectors;
• Experience in 2D modelling, design coordination and delivery using a range of Autodesk software packages (specifically Civil 3D, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Navisworks) on civils and aviation projects;
• Strong ability in engineering drawing preparation and construction detailing;
• Ability to challenge and contribute to engineering detailing;
• Experience working with CDE platforms such as Bentley ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC);
• Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process (i.e. this may include the set‑up of project specific workflows or drawing templates to meet client needs);
• Reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with in‑house and client drafting standards;
• Maintain and develop in‑house drafting standards;
• Deliver training/mentoring and guidance to develop skills in the production of deliverables and model creation;
• Ensuring that delivery is achieved in accordance with the company’s management systems including CAD/BIM Standards, Health and Safety, project and risk management;
• Review contribute and implement to our modelling delivery process; [MF1]
• Working knowledge of BIM standards such as PAS 1192 and BS EN ISO 19650;
• Implement the technical quality requirements, address the project brief and meet client deadlines.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D modelling of civil infrastructure projects and ideally have previous experience in either Airport, Highway/Pavement or Maritime sectors.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD CAD software;
• Proficient in the production of high‑quality Engineering Drawings;
• Good experience and working knowledge of Civil 3D modelling software;
• Proficient in the use of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and in defining and managing workflows;
• Previous experience in either Airport, Highway/Pavement or Maritime sectors; Detail‑oriented and highly organised;
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non‑technical audience;
• Experience in defining and managing team training or developing team members in CAD software packages and drawing quality.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.