Design Technician | Glasgow

Kirby Group Engineering; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering seeks a skilled AutoCAD Technician to join the power and renewables team across the UK. You will prepare detailed electrical drawings, convert hand sketches to CAD, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve clashes on high voltage projects.

Desirable BIM/Revit experience and knowledge of CDM regulations are welcomed. This role offers hybrid working options and a competitive package in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential; 3D desirable).
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, layout drawings, and civil interfaces.
• Familiarity with UK DNO/IDNO standards and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• Generate as-built drawings after project completion.
• Convert hand sketches or scanned images into digital CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes or interferences.
• Maintain drawing revision history and ensure version control.
• Attend design review meetings and incorporate feedback promptly.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical drawings

Civil interfaces

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM/Revit

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Your New Role

Kirby Group Engineering are experiencing a period of significant growth and so our multidisciplinary engineering design and construction team is having to expand. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented AutoCAD Technician who ideally has proven experience in the Power and Renewables (HV) industry to join our dynamic engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting the design and delivery of high voltage electrical systems.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential; 3D desirable).
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, layout drawings, and civil interfaces.
• Familiarity with UK DNO/IDNO standards and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience with BIM/Revit or other 3D modelling software.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and utility mapping.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Opportunity to work on high-profile energy infrastructure projects.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• Generate as-built drawings after project completion.
• Convert hand sketches or scanned images into digital CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes or interferences.
• Maintain drawing revision history and ensure version control.
• Assist in the preparation of tender drawings, shop drawings, and final documentation.
• Comply with internal CAD quality standards and drawing templates.
• Attend design review meetings and incorporate feedback promptly.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.