CAD Technician

Lanes Group; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water solutions in the UK is seeking a CAD Technician to join their drainage team. You’ll produce detailed drainage asset drawings and collaborate with engineers and surveyors to ensure accuracy. Ideal candidates will be skilled in AutoCAD and MicroStation, with a strong understanding of drainage infrastructure. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and training.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD layer management and block creation.
• Familiarity with Bentley workflows in MicroStation.
• Basic knowledge of drainage components.

Responsibilities

• Produce drainage drawings using AutoCAD.
• Work with MicroStation for specific requirements.
• Map drainage networks from CCTV data.

Skills

AutoCAD – 2D drafting

MicroStation familiarity

Understanding of drainage infrastructure

Ability to interpret survey data

Attention to detail

General IT literacy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a CAD Technician within our drainage team. You will play a key role in supporting infrastructure projects for the Rail Infrastructure. Your primary responsibility will be to produce accurate and detailed drainage asset drawings based on CCTV survey data, topographical inputs, and site investigations. You will work closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure that all drawings meet client specifications and industry standards. There will be opportunities to gain exposure to other engineering areas, supporting your continued development.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update drainage asset drawings using AutoCAD.
• Use MicroStation for client-specific requirements.
• Interpret CCTV survey footage and manhole card data to map drainage networks.
• Create site layout drawings showing pipe connectivity, invert levels, and defects.
• Collaborate with engineers and survey teams to ensure drawing accuracy.
• Maintain drawing standards and naming conventions aligned with project protocols.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD – 2D drafting, layer management, block creation and annotation.
• MicroStation – Familiarity with Bentley Workflows and file formats.
• Basic understanding of drainage infrastructure, including manholes, catchpits, and invert levels.
• Ability to read and interpret topographical survey data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• General IT literacy in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
• Perk Box
• Free car parking
• Regular training opportunities, including our in-house City & Guilds qualifications

About The Lanes Group

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, and we play a vital role in maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our turnover supports continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment available.

The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers and subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes by work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please