CAD Technician

Stantec UK Careers; Fox Hollies; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Leeds is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join the Digital Design team, delivering major water sector projects. You will prepare drawings and BIM models, implement local CAD standards, and mentor junior colleagues in the effective use of CAD software such as Revit and Civil 3D.

This role offers hybrid working between the Leeds office and home, with support from a Regional Discipline Lead and a modern office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as CAD Technician or Senior CAD Technician in water or energy sectors.
• Proficient with Revit and 2D/3D BIM delivery.
• Experience delivering in Common Data Environments (CDE) like BIM360/ProjectWise.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues in BIM and software developments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project drawings and BIM models aligning with local CAD standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians across disciplines.
• Manage personal workload plans and meet delivery deadlines.
• Work within Common Data Environments.

Skills

BIM coordination

Project workload management

Mentoring BIM

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

BIM 360

ProjectWise

Autodesk

Bentley

Job description

Are you a CAD Technician or Digital Designer seeking a new challenge?

Do you want to work with a progressive and growing engineering consultancy that recently won Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the 2024 New Civil Engineers (NCE) Awards? Then come join us at Stantec!

We're offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician to join our team, specialising in major projects across the water sector. This role can be based at our Leeds office, with hybrid working arrangements that allow for a mix of in-office and home-based work.

As a CAD Technician, you'll work as part of our respected Digital Design team, collaborating with skilled technicians and engineers on some of the most technically complex and exciting projects in the water sector. You'll use a variety of 2D and 3D software- including Civil 3D and Revit-and have the opportunity to mentor and train junior colleagues in the most effective use of CAD software.

You'll report to a Regional Discipline Lead, who will provide you with technical guidance and support to help you continue developing your career. We offer a great working environment in modern offices and a support network that will empower you to achieve your professional goals.

Duties include:

• Preparing project drawings and BIM models, understanding and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements

• Collaborating with engineers, consultants, and technicians from multiple disciplines

• Managing personal workload plans and ensuring delivery deadlines are met

• Working within Common Data Environments

About you:

You'll have prior experience working as a CAD Technician, Senior CAD Technician, or in a similar digital delivery role- preferably in the water or energy sectors. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in Revit is highly desireable

• Experience in developing design deliverables in collaboration with multi-discipline design teams

• Experience working in Common Data Environments using data management systems such as BIM360 and ProjectWise

• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and delivering information in accordance with these standards

• Expertise in 2D and 3D BIM delivery using industry-standard tools from Autodesk and Bentley

• The ability to organise and manage workloads across multiple projects

• Willingness to mentor junior colleagues in BIM and new software developments

Finally, you will share our passion for innovation and client service, and be eager to tackle a range of challenges as we continue to grow within the sector.