CAD Technician (Civils)

Evan Craig Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

ICE/IStructE professional support

CPD and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Evan Craig Limited is seeking a CAD Technician to join the civils team in Greater Manchester. You will produce accurate 2D and 3D civil drawings and models from initial layouts to as-built documentation, supporting infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.

You'll collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to ensure drawings meet standards, deadlines and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CAD Technician in civil engineering
• Strong AutoCAD skills; Civil 3D and Causeway (Flow / PDS) desirable
• Understanding of highways and drainage drawing conventions
• HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, Causeway PDS, Revit or MicroStation
• Develop site layouts, drainage plans, highways drawings and external levels, including Section 38 and Section 104 drawing packages
• Update drawings in line with engineer comments and design changes
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant standards, adoption authority and client requirements, and company procedures
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines, including structural, architectural and M&E teams
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures
• Support project teams with quantities, schedules and as built drawings

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Deadline management

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Causeway PDS

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

GREATER MANCHESTER

CAD Technician (Civils): Clear career Progression and Professional Support at this Ambitious and Family Friendly, Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Greater Manchester.

Overview

Our client is an award-winning, ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group with a strong technical reputation. They deliver civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK, and their work is predominantly residential, for major housebuilders, alongside a portfolio of commercial projects.

They are now looking for a CAD Technician to join their civils team. You’ll working closely with their engineers, from first layout to as-built, producing accurate civil engineering drawings and models that support the design, approval and construction of infrastructure for residential and commercial developments across the North West and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a family feel culture that offers clear progression and professional support for your career development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, Causeway PDS, Revit or MicroStation
• Develop site layouts, drainage plans, highways drawings and external levels, including Section 38 and Section 104 drawing packages
• Update drawings in line with engineer comments and design changes
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant standards, adoption authority and client requirements, and company procedures
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines, including structural, architectural and M&E teams
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures
• Support project teams with quantities, schedules and as built drawings

Requirements

• Proven track record as a CAD Technician in a civil engineering consultancy or contractor environment
• Strong AutoCAD skills; Civil 3D and Causeway (Flow / PDS) highly desirable
• Understanding of highways and drainage drawing conventions
• HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Able to manage several drawing packages to deadline

On offer

• Competitive salary aligned with background
• Clear career progression in an ambitious, growing group
• Support towards ICE / IStructE professional qualifications and CPD
• Varied work across residential, commercial and education sectors
• Supportive, inclusive culture with open-door leadership
• Employee Assistance Programme

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.