CAD Technician

VolkerWessels UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is recruiting a CAD Technician to transform concepts into high-quality drawings and models for major civil works in the UK.

You will produce detailed drawings and 3D models, collaborate with engineers and project teams, and ensure outputs meet CAD standards and quality requirements. The role involves site visits, workload management and contributing to improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience producing CAD drawings and models within a civil engineering, construction or infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrable experience independently producing timber structure, steelwork and reinforced concrete detailing.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD LT.
• Experience of 3D modelling using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software would be advantageous.
• A basic understanding of structural stability and engineering design principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to share knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, detailed technical drawings and models from information supplied by design engineers and operational teams.
• Prepare As-Built drawings using site records and marked-up drawings.
• Utilise CAD software including AutoCAD LT, AutoTrack and SketchUp to create high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure all drawings comply with VolkerStevin Engineering CAD standards and quality requirements.
• Support design engineers and project teams by providing technical drafting expertise.
• Carry out informal drawing reviews to promote quality, consistency and best practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to departmental development goals.
• Assist with the identification and closure of design-related non-conformances.
• Proactively manage workload, monitor progress against agreed deadlines and communicate potential risks.
• Participate in resource planning and departmental meetings.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, project teams and key stakeholders.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.

Skills

CAD drawings

Detail oriented

Timber structure detailing

Steelwork detailing

Reinforced concrete detailing

AutoCAD LT

3D modelling

Civil 3D

Structural stability understanding

Quality focus

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

EngTech or working towards EngTech status with the ICE

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoTrack

SketchUp

Civil 3D

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

CAD Technician

Join VolkerStevin and help shape some of the UK's most exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

We are seeking a talented CAD Technician to join our Engineering Department and play a key role in supporting the design and delivery of major civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams, transforming concepts into high-quality technical drawings and models that contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.

About The Role

As a CAD Technician, you will produce detailed drawings and models to support our design engineers and site operations teams. Working across a variety of projects, you'll ensure all outputs are accurate, compliant and delivered to the highest standards. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project teams and site personnel, providing technical support while contributing to the continuous improvement of our engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, detailed technical drawings and models from information supplied by design engineers and operational teams.
• Prepare As-Built drawings using site records and marked-up drawings.
• Utilise CAD software including AutoCAD LT, AutoTrack and SketchUp to create high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure all drawings comply with VolkerStevin Engineering CAD standards and quality requirements.
• Support design engineers and project teams by providing technical drafting expertise.
• Carry out informal drawing reviews to promote quality, consistency and best practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to departmental development goals.
• Assist with the identification and closure of design-related non-conformances.
• Proactively manage workload, monitor progress against agreed deadlines and communicate potential risks.
• Participate in resource planning and departmental meetings.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, project teams and key stakeholders.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual who enjoys working within a collaborative engineering environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Experience producing CAD drawings and models within a civil engineering, construction or infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrable experience independently producing timber structure, steelwork and reinforced concrete detailing.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD LT.
• Experience of 3D modelling using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software would be advantageous.
• A basic understanding of structural stability and engineering design principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to share knowledge with others.

If you're looking to make an impact and see your designs come to life on major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

• Relevant CAD software experience
• EngTech or working towards EngTech status with the ICE
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Highly IT literate including use of CAD software- (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autotrack and SketchUp), Microsoft Office, MS Teams and CDE
• Knowledge and experience of technical standards relating to draughting
• Basic knowledge of civil engineering construction techniques

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.