CAD Technician

Croudace Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Croudace Homes, a respected housebuilder with a rich history, is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to enhance their Design Department. This role involves creating masterplans and drawings for residential projects while ensuring CAD standards are maintained. The company offers favorable conditions, including generous benefits, 26 days holiday, and a positive work environment focusing on employee well-being.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus a day for your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working as a CAD technician.
• Proven ability on Autocad including specialised toolset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality masterplans and house type drawings.
• Maintain and develop CAD standards for consistency.
• Collaborate across teams for high-quality design outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Autocad

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

CAD Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled CAD Technician to join our dynamic Design Department, based in either our Caterham or Letchworth office.

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our Architecture and Planning teams by preparing high-quality masterplans, streetscenes, and house type drawings for planning applications.

You'll be involved in a variety of residential projects, contributing to the production of comprehensive planning application packages. The role also includes maintaining and developing CAD standards to ensure consistency across projects, while working closely with colleagues across different teams and departments to deliver high-quality design outcomes.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

At least 2 years' experience working as a CAD technician in the Built Environment

Proven ability on Autocad including specialised toolset (Autocad Architecture)

Ability on Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator) and Sketchup would be beneficial but not essential as training can be provided

High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team, while also demonstrating initiative and confidence when working independently

Knowledge and experience on Revit will be beneficial but not essential.

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution

Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks