CAD Technician

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Professional subscriptions

Chartered progression

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced CAD GIS Technician to produce and coordinate high-quality drawings for ground investigation and assessment projects in the UK. You will work closely with geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers, manage geospatial data, and maintain CAD standards and templates within ISO 19650 frameworks.

The role involves developing CAD/GIS workflows, supporting major infrastructure programs, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree in CAD, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, GIS or related discipline.
• Several years of experience and expert AutoCAD user with strong Civil 3D proficiency.
• Solid working knowledge of ISO 19650 and managed common data environments.
• Experience supporting geotechnical, engineering geology, geoenvironmental or ground investigation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce, manage and coordinate high-quality drawings for ground investigation and assessment deliverables.
• Create site layout plans, hole location plans, utility plans, and geological cross sections.
• Manage geospatial data, survey data, mapping datasets and utility records.
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure CAD standard compliance and QA procedures.
• Contribute to CAD standards, templates and workflows and support multi-project discipline teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS / Geospatial

ISO 19650 familiarity

Geospatial measurement systems

Collaboration

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in CAD or Civil Engineering or Geomatics

Tools

Leapfrog

Open Ground

Job description

You will be responsible for the production, management and coordination of high-quality drawings, working closely with geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers to support the full range of ground investigation and ground assessment deliverables. Your work will include site layout plans, exploratory hole location plans, utility plans, geological cross sections and other technical drawings, as well as the management and processing of geospatial information, survey data, mapping datasets and utility records. You will maintain drawing registers, ensure compliance with project-specific CAD standards and quality procedures, and work within managed common data environments in line with ISO 19650. You will also contribute to the development and improvement of CAD standards, templates and workflows, and bring the organisational discipline to manage multiple projects effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Your Impact The drawings and geospatial outputs you produce will underpin our engineers' understanding, communication, and delivery of complex ground assessment work across some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. Accurate, well-structured and clearly presented technical information makes better projects, and your contribution sits at the foundation of that. As a core member of a growing team, you will also have the opportunity to help shape how CAD and GIS capabilities develop within the Ground Assessment group, leaving a mark that goes well beyond any individual drawing set.
As AMP8 drives one of the most significant infrastructure investment cycles in a generation, our Water Ground Assessment Team is growing to meet the demand. We are looking for an experienced CAD and GIS Technician to become an integral part of that team, supporting geotechnical and geoenvironmental deliverables across major infrastructure and development projects. If you are technically strong, detail-oriented and ready to work at the heart of a fast-moving, ambitious team, we would love to hear from you., You hold an HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in CAD, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, GIS or a related discipline, or you bring equivalent industry experience. Relevant Autodesk, GIS or information management qualifications would be a welcome addition. You bring several years of experience and are an expert AutoCAD user with strong proficiency in Civil 3D. You have a detailed understanding of Geographic Information Systems, are fully conversant with geospatial measurement systems, and have a solid working knowledge of ISO 19650 and managed common data environments. Experience supporting geotechnical, engineering geology, geoenvironmental or ground investigation projects would be a real advantage, as would familiarity with Leapfrog or Open Ground. Most importantly, you bring the precision, reliability and collaborative approach that a busy, technically demanding team depends on.
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan to support you in becoming chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach.