CAD Technician

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Technician to join their design and engineering team in Walsall. The role involves producing accurate CAD drawings for multi-utility infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in AutoCAD, strong attention to detail, and relevant qualifications in CAD or engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

25+ days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure design preferred.
• Understanding of multi-utility networks (electric, gas, water, fibre) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and technical schematics for multi-utility networks.
• Ensure all drawings meet company, client, and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with design engineers and project managers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential, 3D desirable)

Strong attention to detail

Good communication and teamwork skills

Education

Relevant qualification in CAD, engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

Job Specification – CAD Technician

Location: Midlands (office-based with flexible working)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented CAD Technician to join the design and engineering team. You will play a key role in producing accurate and compliant drawings to support the design and delivery of multi-utility infrastructure projects, including electricity, water, gas, and fibre networks for residential and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and technical schematics for multi-utility networks.
• Work from engineers’ designs, site surveys, and technical specifications to create compliant drawings.
• Prepare “as-built” drawings and update revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all drawings meet company, client, and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with design engineers, project managers, and site teams to clarify requirements and resolve design issues.
• Maintain drawing registers and file management in line with company procedures.
• Support tender submissions and client presentations with CAD outputs.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential, 3D desirable).
• Experience in utilities, construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure design preferred.
• Understanding of multi-utility networks (electric, gas, water, fibre) desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualification in CAD, engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND or equivalent).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays.
• Collaborative, supportive work culture with opportunities to grow within the utilities sector.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.