CAD Technician

Murphy Geospatial; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CAD Processing Technician in the dynamic geospatial industry. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, providing opportunities for upskilling and progression. You will support project delivery, mentor junior staff, and produce detailed 2D and 3D models. Enjoy a hybrid working environment and a range of employee benefits, including healthcare, professional development, and a supportive team culture. If you are passionate about geospatial data and client outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Competitive salary plus benefits

Hybrid working options

Relocation support

Healthcare and dental schemes

Social events

Education support

Career development

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with AutoCAD & CIVIL 3D.
• Experience with RICS and PAS128 drawing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior CAD Technicians and Project Managers to deliver projects.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and clients.

Skills

AutoCAD

CIVIL 3D

2D plans production

3D wireframe models

RICS drawing guidelines

PAS128 drawing guidelines

MicroStation

Surveying principles

Education

Background in surveying, engineering, or geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

CIVIL 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK and Europe?
Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?

Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

About Us

Murphy Geospatial, part of Woolpert, is a leading architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and 60 offices worldwide. Woolpert is recognized as a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company and a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, with seven Great Place to Work certifications.

We specialize in capturing, collating, verifying, and governing geospatial data to support informed decision-making across project lifecycles in sectors like Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property, and Natural Environment. Since our founding in 1983, we have delivered over 27,000 projects, leveraging refined workflows and a strong union with Woolpert to offer extensive career growth and training opportunities.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a CAD Processing Technician to join our Subsurface Engineering department based in Watford. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience to work in the dynamic geospatial industry. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department with options for hybrid working (applicants across the wider UK are welcome).

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Supporting Senior CAD Technicians and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards (Geospatial Certainty).
• Understanding and promoting health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients, maintaining commercial awareness.
• Training and mentoring junior staff members.
• Coordinating with field teams.
• Following established workflows, naming conventions, and document control procedures.
• Working with scales and tolerances.
• Applying RICS and PAS128 drawing guidelines.
• Producing 2D plans and 3D wireframe models.
• Managing model libraries, blocks, and cross-referencing drawings.

Requirements of the role:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with AutoCAD & CIVIL 3D.
• Experience with RICS and PAS128 drawing guidelines.
• Ability to produce 2D plans and 3D wireframe models.
• Experience with model libraries, blocks, and cross-referencing drawings.
• Proficiency in MicroStation is highly desirable.
• Background in surveying, engineering, or geomatics.
• Understanding of surveying principles such as traverse; control works is a plus.
• Organized, methodical problem-solving skills with proven experience.

What key attributes do I need?

• Excellent communication skills.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Data management skills.
• Ability to train and guide others.
• Professionalism in client and colleague interactions.

Employee Benefits:

• Company vehicle or car allowance (role dependent).
• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Hybrid working options.
• Relocation support (role dependent).
• Healthcare and dental schemes after 6 months.
• Social events, education support, career development.
• Employee assistance program including wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme access.
• Allowance payments for work away.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?

• Recognition as a leading, innovative surveying company.
• Use of cutting-edge technology.
• Supportive network of employees and management.
• Commitment to equality and opportunity.
• Broad experience across industry sectors.
• Focus on learning and growth.
• Work with exclusive clients.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

Our people are key to our success. We prioritize recruiting top talent and investing in their development to foster engagement and satisfaction. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diverse applications.

Note for agencies: Please do not contact employees directly. Only agency submissions through our Talent Acquisition Team with a valid agreement will be considered.