CAD Technician

TipTopJob; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the UK is seeking a CAD Technician to produce high-quality CAD drawings reflecting utility services. The role requires CAD Certification and experience in the utilities industry. Candidates should have good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects independently. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and funded qualifications.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Death in service 1x salary

Occupational Health Surveillance

Employee Assistance Programme

Funded Qualifications and Training

Qualifications

• Skills required include CAD Certification and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes is needed.
• Previous experience in the utilities industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality CAD drawings.
• Understand and produce utility drawings.
• Take responsibility for drawing issues.
• Create precise CAD drawings based on site measurements.
• Ensure delivery of drawing work to project programmes.
• Promote safe working processes.

Skills

CAD Certification

Good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes

Previous experience working in the utilities industry

Collaboration with project Managers/Site Managers

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to problem solving

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Job description

Job Title: CAD Technician

Location: Duncan Street, Salford

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About Excalon

Excalon was founded in 2002 and became part of the Renew Holdings Group in 2024. We are a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. This is an exciting time to join our business. Excalon is growing in size and success and boasts a productive culture which encourages fresh thinking and new ideas. The position offers excellent opportunities for personal development and to grow with the business.

About The Role

This role focuses on producing accurate and detailed CAD drawings that reflect the as‑laid positions of multi‑utility services, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• To produce high quality CAD drawings
• Understand and produce utility drawings.
• Take responsibility for drawing issues and daily housekeeping in terms of both digital and hard copy project file storage
• To create precise CAD Drawings based on trial hole reports and site measurements.
• Responsible for ensuring delivery of drawing work to agreed project programmes
• Assist in developing systems and procedures to ensure that the CAD system is used effectively
• To arrange for resources and programming of future works
• To always promote safe working process
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required

About You

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• CAD Certification
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes
• Previous experience working in the utilities industry
• Collaboration with project Managers/Site Managers
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Auto:enrolment pension
• Death in service 1x salary
• Occupational Health Surveillance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded Qualifications and Training

Additional Information

We respectfully request no agencies at this time.

All applicants must reside and have the right to live and work in the UK.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: CAD Engineer, CAD Estimator, CAD Security, CAD, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Design, AutoCAD, 2D CAD, CAD Operator, Utilities Operative, Project Technician, Project Management may also be considered for this role.