CAD Technician - Civils

Strata Consulting Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied portfolio

Industrial/logistics projects

Supportive environment

Skill development

Design-to-construction exposure

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Strata Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join the Watford office. You will produce and maintain detailed Civil drawings, covering drainage, external works, roads and setting out, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

You will also use AutoTrack for HGV swept path analysis, manage drawing files, and collaborate with engineers to ensure technical accuracy while meeting deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce civil drawings with drainage, external works, roads and levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to present clear drawings.
• Strong knowledge of CAD standards and QA procedures.
• Experience using Civil 3D to review models and amend existing ones.
• Experience with earthworks, cut and fill calculations and external levels.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Experience with AutoTrack for HGV swept path analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and design team.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain detailed civil drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare drawings covering drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving and construction details.
• Use AutoTrack for vehicle swept path analysis.
• Produce and amend PDS Lines and Signs drawings.
• Manage drawing files, Xrefs and plot styles.
• Review and amend Civil 3D models where required.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure accuracy.
• Follow CAD standards and QA procedures.
• Manage workload and deliver drawings to deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Coordination skills

Quality assurance discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

PDS Lines and Signs

Civil 3D

Job description

An established civil and structural engineering consultancy providing innovative, practical and high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of development projects. Working with clients, developers and contractors, the business delivers civil and structural engineering design services from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

With a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration and attention to detail, the consultancy is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join its Watford office.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects.


• Involvement in large-scale industrial, commercial and logistics developments.


• A supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Opportunity to develop your technical skills and experience.


• Exposure to projects from initial design through to construction.


• Long-term career opportunities within an established consultancy.

The role

• Producing and maintaining detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD.


• Preparing drawings covering drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving, setting out and construction details.


• Using AutoTrack to undertake vehicle swept path analysis, particularly for HGV movements.


• Producing and amending PDS Lines and Signs drawings.


• Managing drawing files, external references (Xrefs), STB plot styles and drawing presentation.


• Reviewing and making amendments to existing Civil 3D models where required.


• Working closely with engineers and other design team members to ensure drawings are coordinated and technically accurate.


• Checking your own work to maintain high standards of drawing quality and consistency.


• Following established CAD standards, drawing procedures and quality assurance (QA) processes.


• Managing your workload effectively and delivering drawings to agreed deadlines across multiple projects.

What you need to succeed

• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, including Xrefs, STB plot styles, drawing management and presentation.


• Previous experience using AutoTrack, particularly for HGV swept path analysis.


• Experience with PDS Lines and Signs.


• Proven experience producing civil engineering drawings, including drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving, setting out and construction details.


• A good understanding of civil engineering design principles and construction practices.


• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, well-presented drawings efficiently.


• Confidence in checking your own work, identifying coordination issues and maintaining drawing quality.


• A disciplined approach to following CAD standards and established QA procedures.


• Strong organisational skills, reliability and the ability to work independently across multiple projects.


• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, particularly reviewing existing models and making minor amendments.


• Experience with earthworks, cut and fill calculations and external levels.


• Previous experience working on large industrial or logistics developments.
• Exposure to Design & Build projects.