Civil CAD Technician

First Recruitment Group; Hattersley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK seeks a talented Civil CAD Technician for a growing engineering team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to diverse water infrastructure projects. Applicants should possess strong 2D drafting and 3D modelling skills, especially in Autodesk Revit. The position includes mentoring junior members and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong 2D drafting and 3D modelling skills, particularly with Autodesk Revit.
• Good working knowledge of CAD standards and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D construction drawings to a high standard.
• Maintain and update drawing registers ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate design work across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

2D drafting skills

3D modelling skills

Autodesk Revit

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

ProjectWise

Job description

Make your mark on the future of water infrastructure. Our client are looking for a talented Civil CAD Technician to join their growing engineering team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of water and infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality, technically robust designs.

Reporting directly to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead, you'll play a key role in coordinating, delivering, and maintaining the quality of all drawing and modelling work within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D construction drawings to a high technical standard
• Maintain and update drawing registers, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Coordinate design work across multidisciplinary and offshore teams
• Support digital delivery using Autodesk Revit, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Mentor and support junior and offshore team members
• Ensure all designs meet CDM and QA standards

About You

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Strong 2D drafting and 3D modelling skills (Autodesk Revit essential)
• Good working knowledge of CAD standards, QA processes, and digital workflows
• Prior experience on water or wastewater projects (essential)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and delivery-driven with strong problem-solving skills

Why Join?

You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to delivering sustainable water infrastructure. We offer a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid working options.

Company information: At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Technician looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.