CAD Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Social Events

Company Pension

30 Days Holiday Inc. Bank

Job summary

Solid Talent in West Yorkshire is seeking a CAD Technician to join our design team, focusing on Civil 3D, drainage modelling, and surface design for sports and civil infrastructure projects. The role offers progression beyond drafting with hands-on modelling and BIM-aligned workflows, working with engineers and project managers.

You will prepare GA drawings, model drainage networks, and coordinate surface models from surveys and layouts, while maintaining CAD standards and delivering buildable

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or practical equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, CAD, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD; direct exposure to Civil 3D for earthworks, surfaces, or drainage design is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time across multiple active projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilise 2D AutoCAD to prepare 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.

Skills

CAD Technician experience

Civil 3D

2D AutoCAD

Civil infrastructure

Drainage design

Earthworks modelling

Site levels

Topographical surveys

GA drawing

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or CAD

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

• Work Experience CAD Technician, Civil 3D, 2D AutoCAD, Civil Draughtsman, Civil Infrastructure, Drainage Design, Below-Ground Drainage, Earthworks Modelling, Cut and Fill, Site Levels, Topographical Surveys, Surface Modelling, General Arrangement Drawings, GA Drawing
• City West Yorkshire
• Province West Yorkshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code BD16

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