CAD Technician

Progressive Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment agency is seeking a CAD Technician in Guildford, offering a hybrid role with a salary up to £38,000, alongside benefits like private medical cover and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and have experience in 3D modelling. This position offers involvement in planning through to handover and a chance to contribute to significant projects.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Private medical cover after probation

Life assurance and health cash plan

Career development support

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs.
• Experience with 3D modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D or similar).
• Knowledge of point cloud surveys and 3D data management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and document site surveys.
• Produce and update planning and layout drawings plus P&IDs.
• Manage drawing compliance and issue registers.
• Review and supervise drawings from contractors.
• Support project managers with contract documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layouts

Experience with 3D modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D)

Knowledge of point cloud surveys and 3D data management

Strong MS Office skills

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

CAD Technician - Hybrid & Flexible Working

Role: CAD Technician
Location: Guildford (with hybrid & flexible working)
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Private Medical + Package

Are you looking for a role where your technical skills make a real impact? We have an excellent opportunity for a CAD Technician to join a leading EPC Engineering Team delivering complex projects from concept through to commissioning.

About the Organisation

This is a well‑established & fast‑growing Engineering Business with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sites.

The engineering function is central to its success, combining mechanical and process engineering principles with practical problem‑solving to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.

You will work closely with project managers and engineers, gaining exposure to design, construction and commissioning activities while contributing to projects that make a lasting difference.

The CAD Technician Role

You will be involved in projects from planning through to handover, producing and managing drawings, supporting project documentation and contributing to engineering solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. This is a hands‑on role where you will work across multiple disciplines and learn from experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities of the CAD Technician

• Carry out and document site surveys
• Produce and update planning and layout drawings plus P&IDs
• Manage drawing compliance and issue registers
• Review and supervise drawings from contractors
• Support project managers with contract documentation and construction deliverables

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs
• Experience with 3D modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D or similar)
• Knowledge of point cloud surveys and 3D data management
• Degree or apprenticeship in engineering and experience in project environments
• Strong MS Office skills

What's On Offer for this CAD Technician Role

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with matched contributions
• Private medical cover after probation
• Life assurance and health cash plan
• Career development support including mentoring and professional registration

Location

Based in Guildford with occasional site visits. Commutable from Woking, Farnborough, Reading, Crawley, Basingstoke and surrounding areas (around 60 minutes' drive).

This CAD Technician role will appeal to someone who enjoys technical challenges, values flexibility and wants to contribute to projects that make a real difference.

If this sounds like you, apply below today.