Civils CAD Technician ( Civils3d / Microdrainage )

RGB Network; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy in Wakefield is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join the drainage design team. Responsibilities include producing detailed drawings and coordinating designs for commercial projects across the UK. Essential skills include AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency and a background in drainage design. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Proven background in commercial drainage and external works design.
• Thorough understanding of UK drainage design standards and SuDS principles.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed drainage and external works drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Developing and refining designs using MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow.
• Coordinating designs with structural, architectural, and environmental teams.
• Supporting preparation of technical submissions for planning and approval.
• Ensuring designs comply with current standards, codes, and best practice.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Commercial drainage design

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Overview

Civils CAD Technician - Drainage Design (Civils 3D / MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow)

📍 West Yorkshire

💼 Leading Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy

🕓 Full-Time | Permanent

💰 Competitive Salary (Up to 60k- DOE)

About the Role

A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Wakefield is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join its civil engineering team. The firm delivers practical, efficient design solutions for commercial, industrial, and retail developments — including warehouses, offices, and retail parks — with very little residential work.

You'll be a key part of the drainage design team, preparing and coordinating detailed design drawings and 3D models for planning, tender, and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing detailed drainage and external works drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Developing and refining designs using MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow.
• Coordinating designs with structural, architectural, and environmental teams.
• Supporting preparation of technical submissions for planning and approval.
• Ensuring designs comply with current standards, codes, and best practice.

About You

We're looking for a technically skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician who can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Proven background in commercial drainage and external works design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D - essential.
• Experience with MicroDrainage and/or Causeway Flow.
• Thorough understanding of UK drainage design standards and SuDS principles.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Section 104, 106, and 278 design processes.
• Experience liaising with local authorities and utility providers.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• Flexible working options and a supportive, modern team environment.
• Exposure to high-profile commercial projects across the UK.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development