Cad Technician

Solid Talent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Social Events

Company Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Solid Talent is hiring a CAD Technician for our West Yorkshire design team. You will move beyond drafting to Civil 3D modelling of earthworks and drainage, supporting a multidisciplinary group.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with civil engineers, and adherence to CAD standards. Office-based with typical 37.5-hour weeks and progression into specialist sports engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or practical equivalent in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and Civil 3D for earthworks, surfaces, or drainage design.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilise 2D AutoCAD to prepare GA drawings, cross-sections, and construction build-ups for sports surfaces and civil infrastructure.
• Model surface and drainage networks with Civil 3D and perform earthworks analysis.
• Process topographical surveys and site data to create accurate surface models and gradients.
• Develop coordinated CAD/Civil 3D drawing packages from concept to construction issue.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and BIM leads to resolve technical details and support Navisworks workflows.
• Maintain CAD standards and drawing registers, manage revisions, and ensure quality across files.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site levels & gradients

Communication skills

BIM workflows

Driving licence

Navisworks

Revit

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Location – Office based in West Yorkshire

Join a specialist consultancy at the forefront of sports design, engineering, and agronomy. For nearly a century, our client has delivered sustainable, research-driven technical solutions for elite UK and international sports venues, grassroots community spaces, and professional training facilities.

Due to steady growth across their UK portfolio, they are looking for a CAD Technician to join their multidisciplinary Design Team. Moving beyond standard drafting, this role offers real career growth into Civil 3D, earthworks, and complex drainage modelling under the guidance of industry-leading specialists.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Utilise 2D AutoCAD to prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings, cross-sections, and detailed construction build-ups for sports surfaces and civil infrastructure
  
• Leverage Civil 3D to model surface and below-ground drainage networks (pipe networks, chambers, falls, and outfalls) and perform cut-and-fill or earthworks modelling
  
• Process topographical surveys, architectural layouts, and site information to generate accurate surface models, 3D contours, and proposed site gradients
  
• Develop fully coordinated, buildable CAD / Civil 3D drawing packages from initial concept through to final construction issue
  
• Collaborate with civil engineers, project managers, and Design Leads to resolve technical details, integrate client revisions, and support BIM-aligned / Navisworks workflows where required
  
• Maintain strict adherence to internal CAD standards, manage drawing registers, control revisions, and ensure technical quality across active project files
  

Experiences required

• Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD; direct exposure to Civil 3D for earthworks, surfaces, or drainage design is essential
  
• Solid understanding of site levels, gradients, falls, cut-and-fill principles, and civil construction materials
  
• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or practical equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, CAD, or a relevant technical discipline
  
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time across multiple active projects
  
• Prior exposure to Revit, Navisworks, BIM workflows, or Field of Play/sports surface detailing (full training provided on specialist sports engineering)
  
• Full UK driving licence preferred for occasional site visits
  

Package

37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:45am to 5pm | 30 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Company Pension | Bonus | Health & Wellbeing Programme | Life Insurance | Cycle to Work | Enhanced Maternity & Paternity | Social Events