CAD Technician

North

Washington

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team in Newcastle. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

You will produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, assist with BIM coordination, and develop design packages for CCTV, access control, electrical layouts, and containment routes. You will collaborate with commissioning engineers, project managers, and external consultants,

Qualifications

Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production.
Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments.
Solid understanding of electrical layouts and containment systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred).

Responsibilities

Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards and QA processes.
Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs as required.
Develop design packages for CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Electrical layouts, Containment routes and Service penetrations.
Prepare and update drawings for concept design, detailed design, construction issue and as-built/record documentation.
Coordinate with BIM & Digital Coordination teams, update models, and resolve clashes.
Ensure outputs align with installation, testing and handover requirements.
Maintain drawing registers and adhere to QA/document control procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

BIM Level 2

Design coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our Design & Engineering team. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.

Job Title: CAD Technician

Location: Newcastle / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Publc Sector

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drawing & Design Production

Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards, project requirements, and company QA processes

Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs using tools such as AutoCAD (3D) where required

Develop design packages for:

CCTV systems
Access Control systems
Electrical layouts
Containment routes
Service penetrations

Project Lifecycle Deliverables

Prepare and update drawings and models for:

Concept design
Detailed design (Stage 4)
Construction issue
As-built / record documentation

Incorporate redline markups, site feedback, and commissioning updates into final deliverables

Ensure outputs align with installation, testing, and handover requirements

BIM & Digital Coordination

Support project delivery in line with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 principles
Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE) for managing drawings, models, and revisions
Assist with model coordination and clash detection processes
Ensure designs are aligned with federated models from other disciplines (MEP, architectural, structural)
Update drawings and models based on coordination reviews and clash resolution outcomes
Support delivery of digital handover information and asset data where required

Collaboration

Commissioning Engineers
Technical Design Authorities
Project Managers, Installation Engineers, and site teams
External consultants and design partners
Support multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring security designs integrate with wider building systems

Quality & Document Control

Maintain drawing and model registers, ensuring accurate version control

Follow company QA processes and document control procedures

Ensure all outputs meet:

Project standards
BIM requirements
Industry regulations

Workload & Delivery

Support multiple programmes concurrently, managing priorities effectively

Deliver work within agreed timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production

Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments

Solid understanding of:

Electrical layuts
Infrastructure and cntainment systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred)

Understanding of:

Cmmon Data Environments (CDE)
Mdel coordination workflows
Construction design stages and digital deliverables
Ability to interpret and work with multi-disciplinary design information and models

Desirable:

Experience producing drawings for security systems (CCTV, Access Control)
Familiarity with public sector or critical infrastructure environments
Understanding of construction stages and as-built documentation processes
Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry guidelines

Desirable

Experience working within public services (local government, NHS, central government, or regulated environments)
Understanding of public sector funding, procurement, and compliance requirements
Experience supporting transformation or service redesign programmes
Relevant professional qualifications and/or membership (e.g. APM, or equivalent)

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: