CAD Technician

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Cad Technician to join their team for exciting underground infrastructure projects. This role involves creating CAD drawings and collaborating with engineers on various civil engineering tasks, offering a competitive salary, career development, and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering degrees and proficiency in CAD tools with experience in civil engineering settings.

Benefits

Career development and ongoing training

Supportive team culture with flexible work options

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in civil engineering.
• Solid understanding of tunnelling or heavy civils.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for tunnels and civil structures.
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret technical requirements.
• Assist with as-built drawing production and document control.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD 2D

Knowledge of UK design codes

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree (BEng, MEng, MSc)

Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLAXIS

WALLAP

Job description

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? Location: Doncaster / Hybrid

? Full-time | Permanent

? Sector: Civil Engineering / Underground Infrastructure

? Salary: Competitive + Benefits

HB Tunnelling Design & Engineering Team is expanding due to increasing workloads in the civil engineering sector. We’re an established, forward-thinking engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across infrastructure, transport, energy, and built environment sectors. With major projects across the UK, we’re expanding our team and looking for talented Cad Technician to help us shape a safer, more sustainable future.

We are specialist in tunnelling, trenchless and complex underground engineering projects and work closely with our clients in Early Contractor Involvement to undertake feasibility studies, options reviews and FEED designs, leading onto detailed design and construction by our delivery teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Relevant engineering degree (BEng, MEng, MSc in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering)

Knowledge of UK design codes and standards (Eurocodes, BS, CDM etc.)

Knowledge of UK Third party approval processes, Network Rail, CRT, National Highways etc

Proficiency in industry tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, PLAXIS, WALLAP, or similar

Passion for solving real-world engineering challenges

For senior roles: chartership, experience leading projects, mentoring juniors, and liaising with clients

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for tunnels, shafts, temporary works, and civil structures
• Prepare general arrangement, reinforcement, and construction drawings in line with project specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, site teams, and external consultants to interpret and visualise technical requirements.
• Assist with as-built drawing production, document control, and drawing revisions.
• Ensure all outputs align with internal CAD standards and client requirements.
• Support digital workflows and drawing registers throughout project lifecycles.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as an CAD Technician in a civil engineering or infrastructure setting.
• Solid understanding of tunnelling, shaft sinking, or heavy civils is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in CAD 2D is essential and 3D experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within project teams.
• Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Design, or Drafting.

? Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile underground infrastructure projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and ongoing training
• Supportive team culture with flexible work options