CAD Technician

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stonework specialist in Chelmsford seeks a proactive CAD Technician to manage projects and prepare high-quality AutoCAD drawings. You will coordinate documentation and oversee procurement for prestigious projects using premium materials. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, standard working hours, and the chance to work in a dedicated team focused on high-end finishes.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP45,000

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Join a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or interiors.
• Strong detailing and setting-out capabilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings and translate into schedules.

Responsibilities

• Project manage live contracts and liaise with the Construction Team.
• Produce high-quality AutoCAD drawings.
• Coordinate all project documentation and manage approvals.

Skills

Proven experience as a CAD Technician

Proficient in AutoCAD

Detail-oriented

Organised

Comfortable with document control platforms

Education

CAD qualification or equivalent education

Tools

AutoCAD

Conject

Asite

Aconex

4P

Job description

CAD Technician Stonework GBP30,000 GBP45,000 DOE Essex

Join a leading stonework specialist delivering bespoke interior finishes across major London projects.

We re seeking a proactive CAD Technician to join our growing team in Essex, supporting off-site project delivery from initial drawings through to factory production. This is a unique opportunity to work with premium materials and play a key role in coordinating prestigious projects for some of the UK s top contractors.

What You ll Be Doing (The Role)

• Project manage all live contracts from head office, liaising with the Construction Team for site execution
• Coordinate all project documentation (Conject, Asite, Aconex, 4P) and distribute updates
• Manage material samples, submittals and approvals across projects
• Interpret drawings/specifications to scope works and prepare accurate material schedules
• Order and coordinate procurement of stone, ceramics, trims, drainage and specialist items
• Support regular internal procurement meetings and sustainability reporting
• Produce high-quality AutoCAD drawings (setting out, as-built, interface and production)
• Collaborate on bespoke architectural item design, supplier liaison, and quotation preparation
• Assist factory operations from material selection to production execution
• Attend client/site design coordination meetings when required

About You

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician, Design Coordinator, or Project Technician within construction, interiors, or specialist subcontracting
• Proficient in AutoCAD with strong detailing and setting-out capabilities
• Comfortable with document control platforms (Conject, Asite, Aconex, 4P)
• Detail-oriented, able to read technical drawings and translate into precise schedules
• Organised and able to run multiple live projects from a central role
• Driving licence preferred due to office-based location
• CAD qualification, construction design experience or equivalent education ideal

About the Company

A well-established interior stonework specialist based in Essex, working on high-end residential, commercial, and public-sector projects nationwide. With over 30 years in the industry, this company delivers custom marble, granite, and ceramic finishes for some of the UK s most prominent main contractors. They combine expert sourcing, in-house fabrication, and design coordination to create standout finishes all from our head office and production facility in Essex. You ll be joining a collaborative and quality-driven team that values precision, accountability, and craftsmanship.

What s In It For You?

• Salary up to GBP45,000, depending on experience
• Monday Friday, 8am 5pm, with no weekend working
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on prestigious London-based projects from a local base
• Join a close-knit, highly experienced team where your input is valued
• Be involved in bespoke, high-end architectural detailing and interior finishes

How to Apply

Ready to shape some of the UK s most beautiful interiors?

Apply today we review applications daily and will be in touch within 24 hours for suitable candidates.

Don t miss your chance to work for a specialist company making a big impact in the construction industry.