Experienced CAD / BIM Technician

Ward And Burke Construction Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced CAD/BIM Technician to join their dynamic Leeds team. This role involves working on innovative MEICA construction projects in the wastewater and water treatment sector. You will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and managing design documentation in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AutoCAD, BIM standards, and experience in water/wastewater design. If you're ready to take ownership of your deliverables and thrive under tight deadlines, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-quality, scaled technical drawings.
• Ability to manage and update design documentation effectively.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with a strong portfolio of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings for Civil & MEICA installations.
• Support project teams with design documentation management.
• Assist in the production of intelligent P&IDs and Plant 3D models.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM standards

Revit

P&ID

Plant 3D

water/wastewater design

civil/mechanical engineering

SharePoint

Cloud-Based Common Data Environments

ISO-accredited environment

Education

Qualification in civil/mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

ProjectWise

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CAD / BIM Technician to join our Leeds team, working on MEICA construction projects within the wastewater and water treatment sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality, scaled technical drawings, including layouts for Civil & MEICA installations that include pipework, metalwork, cable containment, concrete structures, roads, and permanent access fabrications (PAF).
• Support project teams by managing and updating design documentation within SharePoint and Cloud-Based Common Data Environments (such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or ProjectWise).
• Work with design engineers to implement BIM standards, including correct file naming, drawing revisions, and status updates.
• Assist in the production of intelligent P&IDs and Plant 3D models as part of our digital design process.
• Industry experience in water/wastewater design or a qualification in civil/mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with a portfolio of clear, tidy, and technically accurate drawings.
• Experience with Revit or similar 3D BIM tools (Plant 3D / P&ID experience is a strong advantage).
• Familiarity with BIM execution plans, file naming conventions, and structured workflows for document revisions.
• Comfortable working in an ISO-accredited environment, often under tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently, communicate effectively, and take ownership of deliverables.

Other Details:

• Based in Leeds, UK.
• Occasional site visits required to support design verification and coordination

To apply, please complete the form below or email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] referencing UK_LD_CAD_140.

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