Cad Technician

1st Select; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support service in the United Kingdom is seeking a CAD Technician to produce, update, and manage technical drawings for hospital estates. This temporary role involves ensuring accurate documentation for compliance, refurbishment, and project delivery. Candidates should have proven experience with CAD systems, particularly AutoCAD, and the ability to interpret technical information. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. This position supports ongoing estate management in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with technical drawing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage 2D CAD drawings and documentation.
• Support maintenance of hospital estate drawings and asset maps.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and building standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a CAD Technician

Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential)

Ability to interpret technical information

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Education

HND/HNC in CAD, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The CAD Technician will support the Estates and Capital Projects teams by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings and plans for the hospital estate. This temporary role is essential in ensuring building information is current and supports ongoing refurbishment, compliance checks, space planning, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing & Documentation

• Produce, amend, and manage 2D CAD drawings including floor plans, schematics, service layouts, and construction details.
• Update existing drawings to reflect as-built information following surveys, installations, and project changes.
• Prepare clear drawing packages to support estates maintenance, compliance works, refurbishments, and capital projects.
• Maintain organised drawing registers and file management in line with hospital procedures.

Data & Asset Management

• Support the accuracy and maintenance of the hospital's estate drawings, asset maps, and space utilisation data.
• Assist in developing and updating digital records, including room data sheets, fire plan updates, service routes, and equipment layouts.

Technical Support

• Work closely with Estates, Facilities, Project Managers, and external contractors to gather required information and resolve technical queries.
• Attend site surveys and walkthroughs to capture measurements and verify drawing content.
• Provide quick‑turnaround drawing support for urgent estate needs (e.g., fire compliance, medical equipment relocation, ward reconfigurations).

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all drawings meet relevant healthcare, building, and safety standards (e.g., HTM/HBN guidance where appropriate).
• Follow internal CAD standards, conventions, and quality processes.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in estates, construction, architecture, engineering, or facilities management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential).
• Ability to interpret technical information, architectural/MEP drawings, and survey data.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
• Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Experience working within healthcare environments or large, complex estates.
• Knowledge of healthcare building standards (HTMs/HBNs).
• Experience with space planning or BIM/Revit (not essential for the role).
• Understanding of basic building services (mechanical, electrical, public health).

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or equivalent in CAD, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or relevant experience).
• AutoCAD certification (preferred but not required).
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to adapt in a fast‑paced hospital environment.