CAD Technician (Electrical) - UK Wide

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Major projects exposure

BIM and digital engineering

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Senior CAD Technician (Electrical) to join our engineering team in delivering electrical design outputs for major UK water and wastewater projects. You will coordinate with Electrical, ICA, Mechanical, Civil and Process engineers, lead drawing production, and drive digital engineering and BIM delivery across the portfolio.

You will manage offshore or remote design teams, ensure designs meet CDM and company standards, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Senior Electrical CAD professional with infrastructure/water sector experience.
• Strong Revit and 3D modelling skills, familiar with 2D drafting and layouts.
• Experience coordinating offshore/remote design teams and multi-discipline projects.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 standards and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, coordination and QA of electrical design drawings and models.
• Manage CAD workloads to meet project programmes and milestones.
• Promote best practices in CAD, BIM and digital engineering.
• Coordinate drawing production with offshore/remote design teams.
• Ensure designs comply with CDM regulations and company standards.
• Mentor junior CAD technicians and designers.

Skills

Electrical CAD

2D drafting

3D modelling

Revit

BIM

Coordination

Offshore coordination

Digital delivery

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

Autodesk Revit

Job description

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen our Engineering team with the appointment of a Senior CAD Technician (Electrical) based out of a suitable location within the UK, region, with flexible working available. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical CAD professional to play a key role in the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary design environment, you will be responsible for coordinating, managing and ensuring the quality of electrical design outputs, while supporting the continued development of digital engineering and BIM delivery across the business. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll work closely with Electrical, ICA, Mechanical, Civil and Process Engineers, ensuring that designs are coordinated, accurate, buildable and delivered to the highest standards of quality and safety. Reporting directly to the Regional Discipline Lead, you will lead the coordination and delivery of electrical CAD and BIM outputs across a portfolio of projects. You will be instrumental in driving digital delivery excellence, managing drawing production, supporting offshore design resources and helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with company, industry and client standards.

• Lead the production, coordination and quality assurance of electrical design drawings and models.
• Manage and prioritise CAD workloads to ensure project programmes and delivery milestones are achieved.
• Act as a Digital Delivery Champion, promoting best practices in CAD, BIM and digital engineering.
• Coordinate drawing production undertaken by offshore and remote design teams.
• Ensure all designs comply with CDM Regulations, project standards and company procedures.
• Coordinate design information across Electrical, ICA, Mechanical, Civil and Process disciplines.
• Support the identification and resolution of technical queries, design clashes and coordination issues.
• Produce and review electrical design models, layouts, schematics and detailed design drawings.
• Maintain drawing standards, quality assurance processes and document control requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams and supply chain partners to improve buildability and project efficiency.
• Support BIM implementation and digital project delivery across engineering teams.
• Encourage a positive health and safety culture throughout the design process.
• Mentor and support junior CAD technicians and designers where required.
• You’ll be a highly capable Electrical CAD Technician with strong technical skills, a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Significant experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong Electrical CAD background within infrastructure, utilities, industrial or water sectors.
• Advanced 2D drafting skills with extensive experience using industry-standard software.
• Strong 3D modelling experience and understanding of model-based design principles.
• Proven experience using Autodesk Revit and other associated 3D design applications.
• Experience with Bentley ProjectWise or equivalent document management systems.
• Understanding of electrical engineering drawings, including layouts, cable routes, schematics, MCCs, power distribution and control systems.
• Broad experience using engineering software and digital delivery tools.
• Good understanding of BIM processes, 3D modelling standards and QA procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outputs.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and problem-solving mindset. Experience working within the UK water and wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) systems.
• Familiarity with BIM Level 2 standards and digital delivery methodologies.
• Experience coordinating offshore or remote design teams.
• Previous mentoring or supervisory responsibilities.
• Understanding of construction practices, installation requirements and buildability considerations.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or utility projects. Join MWH Treatment and help deliver the innovative engineering solutions that keep water flowing and communities thriving across the UK. MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to work on major nationally significant water and wastewater projects.
• Exposure to industry-leading BIM and digital engineering practices.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
• The opportunity to influence digital delivery and engineering excellence across the business.

A competitive salary

• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc