CAD Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join their Newcastle team. This hybrid role involves preparing project drawings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should have experience in Revit, BIM management systems, and a strong background in CAD, preferably within the water or energy sectors. The company fosters innovation and client service, offering a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CAD Technician or in a digital delivery role, preferably in water or energy sectors.
• Ability to organize and manage workloads across multiple projects.
• Willingness to mentor junior colleagues in BIM and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project drawings and BIM models conforming to client standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians from various disciplines.
• Manage personal workload plans and meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Revit

BIM360

ProjectWise

Civil 3D

2D and 3D BIM delivery

ISO 19650 compliance

Tools

Autodesk software

Bentley software

Job description

Are you a CAD Technician or Digital Designer seeking a new challenge?

Do you want to work with a progressive and growing engineering consultancy that recently won Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the 2024 New Civil Engineers (NCE) Awards? Then come join us at Stantec!

We’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician to join our team, specialising in major projects across the water sector. This role can be based at our Newcastle office, with hybrid working arrangements that allow for a mix of in‑office and home‑based work.

As a CAD Technician, you’ll work as part of our respected Digital Design team, collaborating with skilled technicians and engineers on some of the most technically complex and exciting projects in the water sector. You’ll use a variety of 2D and 3D software—including Civil 3D and Revit—and have the opportunity to mentor and train junior colleagues in the most effective use of CAD software.

You’ll report to a Regional Discipline Lead, who will provide you with technical guidance and support to help you continue developing your career. We offer a great working environment in modern offices and a support network that will empower you to achieve your professional goals.

Duties include:

• Preparing project drawings and BIM models, understanding and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements
• Collaborating with engineers, consultants, and technicians from multiple disciplines
• Managing personal workload plans and ensuring delivery deadlines are met
• Working within Common Data Environments

About you:

You’ll have prior experience working as a CAD Technician, Senior CAD Technician, or in a similar digital delivery role—preferably in the water or energy sectors. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in Revit is highly desirable
• Experience in developing design deliverables in collaboration with multi‑discipline design teams
• Experience working in Common Data Environments using data management systems such as BIM360 and ProjectWise
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and delivering information in accordance with these standards
• Expertise in 2D and 3D BIM delivery using industry‑standard tools from Autodesk and Bentley
• The ability to organise and manage workloads across multiple projects
• Willingness to mentor junior colleagues in BIM and new software developments

Finally, you will share our passion for innovation and client service, and be eager to tackle a range of challenges as we continue to grow within the sector.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.