CAD Technician

SF Partners; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to produce 2D drawings and 3D models for varied projects in construction, steelwork, and fabrication. You will work on concepts through to fabrication, ensuring drawings meet client specifications and manufacturing realities.

The role offers hybrid working after probation and a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects and liaise with project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience producing 2D/3D drawings for construction or fabrication projects.
• BOMs and component schedules experience is required.
• Adept at reading technical briefs and translating them into drawings.
• Ability to review drawings for build feasibility and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D models.
• Produce layouts for structures, steelwork, site plans and installation requirements.
• Work from concept sketches, technical briefs and client specifications.
• Develop and revise drawings based on feedback from project, engineering, production and site teams.
• Produce detailed drawings suitable for fabrication and construction.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component schedules.
• Support spatial planning and structural layouts.
• Produce drawings for planning applications (venues), build manuals and Health & Safety documentation.
• Review technical information and identify potential design or build issues before they reach fabrication or site.
• Maintain accurate CAD files and consistent drawing standards.
• Liaise closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, engineers and operational teams.
• Attend site when required to verify dimensions, layouts and site conditions.
• Manage several drawing packages and projects simultaneously against deadlines.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

2D drafting

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team communication

Spatial understanding

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Inventor

Job description

CAD Technician

Milton Keynes

Up to £40,000 DOE

Hybrid (After successful probation)

Are you an experienced CAD Technician with a background in construction, steelwork, fabrication, events or a similar project-led environment? We are supporting an established and growing business looking to recruit a CAD Technician to join its busy design team. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting, high-profile projects, producing the drawings and models used to take concepts through to fabrication and installation. The role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys CAD and technical design, is comfortable working across multiple projects and can combine strong attention to detail with a practical understanding of how things are actually manufactured and built.

The Role

As CAD Technician, you will:

• Create and develop accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D models.


• Produce layouts for structures, steelwork, site plans and installation requirements.


• Work from concept sketches, technical briefs and client specifications.


• Develop and revise drawings based on feedback from project, engineering, production and site teams.


• Produce detailed drawings suitable for fabrication and construction.


• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component schedules.


• Support spatial planning and structural layouts.


• Produce drawings for planning applications (venues), build manuals and Health & Safety documentation.


• Review technical information and identify potential design or build issues before they reach fabrication or site.


• Maintain accurate CAD files and consistent drawing standards.


• Liaise closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, engineers and operational teams.


• Attend site when required to verify dimensions, layouts and site conditions.


• Manage several drawing packages and projects simultaneously against deadlines.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong AutoCAD 2D experience.


• Previous experience producing technical drawings within construction, steel fabrication, engineering, events or a related environment.


• A good understanding of construction methods, materials and structural components.


• Experience producing BOMs and component schedules.


• The ability to understand spatial layouts and translate concepts into accurate technical drawings.


• Strong numerical and technical problem-solving skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.


• The confidence to question drawings or specifications where you identify potential issues.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues.


• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, Inventor or other 3D CAD packages would be highly advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role within a fast-paced, project-led environment where no two projects are quite the same. You'll work alongside an experienced design and project team on technically challenging projects, with the opportunity to develop your 2D and 3D design capability further.