Civil Engineering CAD Technician - Watford

Pertemps; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Established multidisciplinary consult

Varied project portfolio

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join its civil engineering team in Watford. You will produce accurate drawings from initial design through to construction, manage drawing packages, and ensure compliance with CAD standards and QA procedures.

You will work with engineers and technicians on drainage, external works, roads and setting-out, using AutoCAD, Xrefs and PDS Lines/Signs, with exposure to AutoTrack for HGV swept-path analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD drawing production skills in a civil engineering setting.
• Experience producing drawings for drainage, external works and roads.
• Able to manage drawing packages, Xrefs and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering drawings for drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving and setting-out.
• Prepare construction details and technical drawings for commercial, industrial and logistics sites.
• Manage drawing packages, including Xrefs and plot styles.
• Use AutoTrack for HGV swept-path analysis and highway signage drawings with PDS Lines/Signs.
• Review drawings for accuracy, coordination and compliance with CAD standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Quality focus

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

PDS Lines and Signs

Civil 3D

Xrefs management

Job description

An established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join its civil engineering team in Watford.

The consultancy has a long-standing reputation within the engineering sector, delivering civil and structural engineering services across a varied portfolio of projects, including commercial, industrial and logistics developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong CAD Technician who takes pride in producing high-quality engineering drawings and has a good understanding of civil engineering design and construction.

The Role

You will support the delivery of a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, producing accurate, well-presented drawings from initial design through to construction.

Working alongside engineers and other technical professionals, you will be responsible for preparing and managing drawing packages, ensuring they meet project requirements and established company CAD and quality assurance standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing civil engineering drawings for drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving and setting-out arrangements.
• Preparing construction details and technical drawings for commercial, industrial and logistics developments.
• Managing drawing packages, including external references (Xrefs), STB plot styles and drawing presentation.
• Using AutoTrack to undertake vehicle swept-path analysis, particularly HGV movements.
• Producing highway and traffic signage drawings using PDS Lines and Signs.
• Reviewing drawings for accuracy, coordination and compliance with company standards.
• Identifying potential design and coordination issues before drawings are issued.
• Managing multiple projects and ensuring drawings are delivered efficiently and to agreed deadlines.
• Working closely with engineers and other members of the design team throughout project delivery.
• Strong practical experience using AutoCAD within a civil engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Xrefs, STB plot styles, drawing management and presentation.
• Experience using AutoTrack, particularly HGV swept-path analysis.
• Experience with PDS Lines and Signs.
• Proven experience producing civil engineering drawings covering drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving, setting out and construction details.
• Good understanding of civil engineering design and construction practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality drawings efficiently.
• Ability to independently check your work, identify coordination issues and follow established CAD standards and QA procedures.
• Organised, reliable and comfortable working 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 involvement in large-scale industrial, commercial or logistics developments.
• Experience working on Design & Build projects.

Importantly, this is not a specialist 3D modelling position. The priority is finding a dependable, experienced CAD Technician with excellent AutoCAD skills, strong drawing production capabilities and a good understanding of civil engineering.

Drawing quality, accuracy, efficiency and the ability to follow established CAD and QA procedures are more important than advanced Civil 3D modelling skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £48,000–£58,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial and logistics projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced civil engineers and technical professionals.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician looking for your next opportunity in the Watford area, I'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.