CAD Technician

Workshop Recruitment; Denmead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a skilled CAD Technician. The role involves producing high-quality technical drawings, creating schematic diagrams, and liaising with other industry professionals. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of AutoCAD experience, familiarity with collaborative environments, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including onsite parking and additional holiday options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free onsite parking

Early finish and dress-down Fridays

Above statutory holiday allowance

Company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD software.
• Experience with common data environments such as Asite, V4P, and Aconex.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical drawings based on various data inputs.
• Create required schematic diagrams for projects.
• Liaise with other professionals to understand design requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD software

Collaborative sites experience

Reading Architectural/Construction drawings

Reading survey data

Producing Construction drawings

Knowledge in building Construction materials

Attention to detail

CAD experience in a manufacturing environment

Job description

Our client designs manufacturers and installs products for various buildings. They are currently seeking a CAD Technician to join their team; this candidate will work on challenging projects within the building industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical drawings for our clients products, including plans, sections, and detailed drawings, based on client-issued information, survey data, and existing drawings.
• Create schematic diagrams required for projects.
• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings.
• Provide drawing register and schedule that aligns with the project requirements.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, designers, Project Managers and other relevant individual (via email or Teams meeting) to understand the design requirements.
• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company protocols.
• Confidently navigate, upload, and download project information using Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as Asite, Viewpoint for Projects (V4P), and Aconex.
• Carry out thorough quality checks on completed drawings to identify and resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with the Team Lead, Project Managers, and clients to support timely project delivery.

Skills Required

• Extensive knowledge in utilising AutoCAD software - 3 years + required
• Experience with different collaborative sites (Asite, V4P, Aconex etc.)
• Able to read Architectural / Construction drawings
• Able to read survey data
• Able to produce Construction drawings
• Knowledge in building Construction materials
• Highly detail-oriented / Attention to detail
• CAD experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary - available upon request
• Free onsite parking
• Early finish and dress-down Fridays
• Above statutoryHoliday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friendly and supportive environment