CAD Technician

M Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in AutoCAD to create and refine technical drawings for telecom projects, ensuring accuracy and quality in every detail. You will collaborate with designers and engineers, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a supportive environment. The company values growth and offers a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the telecom sector.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24/7

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal with retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a CAD Technician in an architectural or engineering firm.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong attention to detail in technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD software.
• Update design drawings to 'As Built' status from field reports and red line drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Steel connection detailing

Foundation design

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in CAD, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career; with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Telecom, we’re enabling and enhancing telecom networks, playing a lead role in the delivery of our tech-enabled future.

We deliver full network cycle services for fixed, private, and mobile operators.

What will you be doing?

As a CAD Technician, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of our projects. You'll work closely with Designers, Engineers, and other professionals to produce detailed technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD software. Your responsibilities include producing telecom planning drawings, general arrangement drawings, detail design drawings, as-built drawings, schematics, elevations, and Land Registry drawings, along with preparing and completing project documentation.

You will also update internal reporting systems to the CAD Team Lead, support the Design Team in delivering high-quality, accurate project documentation, and update design drawings to “As Built” status from field reports and red line drawings. Completing drawing checks and producing red line drawing mark-ups, revising and updating plans based on feedback and project requirements, are also part of your role.

What you’ll bring

• Energetic and self-motivated attitude
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a CAD Technician in an architectural or engineering firm
• Experience with steel connection detailing and foundation design
• Technical knowledge and design specifications for 3UK, BT/EE, and MBNL
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve design issues efficiently
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to change
• A degree or diploma in CAD, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits to support your life inside and outside of work, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24/7
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal with retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Care Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend reward program

About us

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people who make a difference. We support and recruit army veterans and foster inclusive environments through our ENABLE networks.

Our values shape our culture and working relationships:

• Responsibility and going further for our stakeholders
• Openness and innovation
• Unity and teamwork
• Ambition and opportunity

We provide industry-recognized programs, training, and development opportunities for all career stages. Join us during this exceptional time to be part of M Group.