CAD Technician

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy as a CAD Technician, where you'll work on high-profile underground infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to create precise CAD drawings, collaborate with talented engineers, and contribute to innovative solutions in civil engineering. With a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about solving real-world engineering challenges and looking for career development opportunities. Embrace flexible work options while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Career development and ongoing training

Supportive team culture

Flexible work options

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in civil engineering or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for tunnels and civil structures.
• Collaborate with engineers and site teams to interpret technical requirements.

Skills

CAD 2D

AutoCAD

Revit

PLAXIS

WALLAP

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLAXIS

WALLAP

Job description

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? Location: Doncaster / Hybrid

? Full-time | Permanent

? Sector: Civil Engineering / Underground Infrastructure

? Salary: Competitive + Benefits

HB Tunnelling Design & Engineering Team is expanding due to increasing workloads in the civil engineering sector. We’re an established, forward-thinking engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across infrastructure, transport, energy, and built environment sectors. With major projects across the UK, we’re expanding our team and looking for talented Cad Technician to help us shape a safer, more sustainable future.

We are specialists in tunnelling, trenchless, and complex underground engineering projects and work closely with our clients in Early Contractor Involvement to undertake feasibility studies, options reviews, and FEED designs, leading onto detailed design and construction by our delivery teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant engineering degree (BEng, MEng, MSc in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering)
• Knowledge of UK design codes and standards (Eurocodes, BS, CDM, etc.)
• Knowledge of UK third-party approval processes, Network Rail, CRT, National Highways, etc.
• Proficiency in industry tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, PLAXIS, WALLAP, or similar
• Passion for solving real-world engineering challenges
• For senior roles: chartership, experience leading projects, mentoring juniors, and liaising with clients

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for tunnels, shafts, temporary works, and civil structures
• Prepare general arrangement, reinforcement, and construction drawings in line with project specifications
• Collaborate with engineers, site teams, and external consultants to interpret and visualise technical requirements
• Assist with as-built drawing production, document control, and drawing revisions
• Ensure all outputs align with internal CAD standards and client requirements
• Support digital workflows and drawing registers throughout project lifecycles

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in a civil engineering or infrastructure setting
• Solid understanding of tunnelling, shaft sinking, or heavy civils is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in CAD 2D is essential and 3D experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within project teams
• Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Design, or Drafting

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile underground infrastructure projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and ongoing training
• Supportive team culture with flexible work options