CAD Technician

North-PB; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

The CAD Technician will produce high-quality 2D and 3D AutoCAD design outputs to support the design, construction, and as-built phases of security and building services installations. This role reports directly to the Head of Design & Engineering, and works closely with Technical Design

Qualifications

• Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production.
• Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical layouts, containment routes, and BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards and QA processes.
• Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs where required.
• Develop design packages for CCTV, Access Control, Electrical layouts, and containment routes.
• Prepare and update drawings for concept, detailed design, construction, and as-built stages.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D drawing

BIM awareness

Attention to detail

Multi-project coordination

Education

Experience in M&E/building services environments

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: CAD Technician

Location:Newcastle / Hybrid

Salary:Competitive

Type:Permanent

Sector:Publc Sector

Job Description

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

The CAD Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D and 3D AutoCAD design outputs to support the design, construction, and as-built phases of security and building services installations.

The role will support Building Information Modelling (BIM) aligned project delivery where required, ensuring designs are developed, coordinated, and managed in accordance with project BIM requirements and industry standards. This role will report directly to the Head of Design & Engineering, and work closely with Technical Design Authorities, and project teams, the role will ensure that all drawings and models meet technical standards, coordination requirements, and programme objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drawing & Design Production

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards, project requirements, and company QA processes
• Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs using tools such as AutoCAD (3D) where required
• Develop design packages for:
  • CCTV systems
  • Access Control systems
  • Electrical layouts
  • Containment routes
  • Service penetrations

Project Lifecycle Deliverables

• Prepare and update drawings and models for:
  • Concept design
  • Detailed design (Stage 4)
  • Construction issue
  • As-built / record documentation
• Incorporate redline markups, site feedback, and commissioning updates into final deliverables
• Ensure outputs align with installation, testing, and handover requirements

BIM & Digital Coordination

• Support project delivery in line with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 principles
• Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE) for managing drawings, models, and revisions
• Assist with model coordination and clash detection processes
• Ensure designs are aligned with federated models from other disciplines (MEP, architectural, structural)
• Update drawings and models based on coordination reviews and clash resolution outcomes
• Support delivery of digital handover information and asset data where required

Collaboration

• Work closely with:

• Commissioning Engineers
• Technical Design Authorities
• Project Managers, Installation Engineers, and site teams
• External consultants and design partners

• Support multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring security designs integrate with wider building systems

Quality & Document Control

• Maintain drawing and model registers, ensuring accurate version control
• Follow company QA processes and document control procedures
• Ensure all outputs meet:
  • Project standards
  • BIM requirements
  • Industry regulations

Workload & Delivery

• Support multiple programmes concurrently, managing priorities effectively
• Deliver work within agreed timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production
• Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments
• Solid understanding of:
  • Electrical layuts
  • Infrastructure and cntainment systems
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred)
• Understanding of:
  • Cmmon Data Environments (CDE)
  • Mdel coordination workflows
  • Construction design stages and digital deliverables
  • Ability to interpret and work with multi-disciplinary design information and models
• Desirable:
  • Experience producing drawings for security systems (CCTV, Access Control)
  • Familiarity with public sector or critical infrastructure environments
  • Understanding of construction stages and as?built documentation processes
  • Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry guidelines
• Desirable:
  • Experience working within public services (local government, NHS, central government, or regulated environments)
  • Understanding of public sector funding, procurement, and compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting transformation or service redesign programmes
  • Relevant professional qualifications and/or membership (e.g. APM, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Employee assistance programmes

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