Cad Technician

United Infrastructure Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash plan

Life insurance

Benefits portal

Company pension

26 days holiday

Job summary

AFECO is seeking a CAD Technician in Havant, Hampshire to prepare and develop design drawings and technical solutions for civil water and wastewater projects, supporting the Design Engineering team with CAD activities. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and maintain QA in line with ISO 9001.

The role requires 2D CAD (AutoCAD LT), MS Office, and knowledge of UK water standards (CIWEM, CESWI) and ISO 19650/14001.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 2D CAD drawing and CAD software (AutoCAD LT).
• Good MS Office skills and document control.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, 19650 and 14001 and water industry standards.
• Knowledge of UK Water Industry Guidance; civil engineering design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop design drawings and CAD solutions for civil projects.
• Support Design Engineering with CAD activities for water/wastewater schemes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of overall project design.
• Address CAD-related queries and assist with technical issues.
• Attend engineering events and implement innovative CAD solutions.
• Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures.
• Support PCI data reviews and client-provided information.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

2D CAD

MS Office

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO 19650 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Water industry standards understanding

Civil engineering principles

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Revit

Civils 3D

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Job description

Job title | CAD Technician

Location | Havant, Hampshire

Line Manager | Design Manager

About us

AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yet appropriate solutions.

We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects for planned and reactive projects.

Key duties

• Prepare and develop design drawings and technical solutions at various stages of a project, supporting the Design Engineering team with all CAD activities related to civil design and survey information.
• Assist in the development of practical design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Maintain effective communication with internal team members and external stakeholders to ensure strong collaboration and the timely delivery of work to programme deadlines.
• Work closely with other members of the design team to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the overall project design.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and respond to CAD-related queries associated with assigned projects.
• Attend relevant engineering events and industry expos, keeping up to date with emerging technologies and best practices and helping to implement innovative solutions where appropriate.
• Follow company quality management procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Undertake survey reviews, data evaluation, and support the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) provided by the client.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team where appropriate.

Essential Skills, you will

• Demonstrate ability in the use of 2D CAD software, such as the latest version of AutoCAD Lt.
• Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Be able to support quality, environmental, and information management procedures in line with ISO 9001, ISO 19650, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Have an understanding of water industry standards and guidance, such as CIWEM and CESWI.
• Possess a sound understanding of civil engineering design principles and terminology.
• Have knowledge of UK Water Industry and Sewer Sector Guidance standards relevant to drainage design.

Preferred Skills, ideally you will also

• Have experience working with Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and workflows, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360.
• Have practical knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in the use of 3D CAD software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Civils 3D.
• Be familiar with additional water industry standards, such as WIMES.
• Understand the integration of CAD designs with BIM models.
• Be familiar with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, staying up to date with industry innovations and CAD software developments.
• Have knowledge or experience of HazOp and ALM processes.

Salary and benefits

• Medicash plan
• Life insurance
• Benefits portal
• Company pension
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

At AFECO, we value our employee's and encourage and support them to development themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and size in the water sector including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating and maintaining and workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a Company we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age