Highways & Transport CAD Technician

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established transport and highways consultancy is seeking a CAD Technician to join their design team in Farnborough. You will assist in producing highway designs and specifications, support projects from design to construction, and liaise with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in highway design, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension and profit-sharing scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

On-site and free parking

Casual dress code

Additional leave

Employee events and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing highway designs and specifications.
• Support delivery of projects from feasibility to construction.
• Liaise with utility providers and local authorities.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.

Skills

Highway design experience

Numeracy and analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

CAD Technician - Highway Design

Location: Hampshire (Near Farnborough)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 | Permanent, Full-time

I'm working with a well-established transport and highways consultancy looking for a CAD Technician to join their design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a wide range of highway and infrastructure projects across the UK, including new roads, streetscape improvements, and highway schemes.

The Role

As a CAD Technician, you'll assist in producing highway designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications to local and national standards. You'll support the delivery of projects from feasibility and design through to construction, liaising with utility providers, Local Highway Authorities, and other stakeholders. You'll also help prepare reports, cost estimates, schedules, and other technical documentation, working closely with senior engineers to support programme and financial reporting.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in highway design within a consultancy environment
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to work accurately with numbers and spreadsheets
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, professional, and able to manage your own workload effectively
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

Technical Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD for highways design
• Working knowledge of ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience)
• Company pension and profit-sharing scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site and free parking
• Casual dress code and additional leave
• Employee events and supportive team culture

If you're an enthusiastic CAD Technician looking to progress your career in highway design and work on varied, challenging projects, this is an excellent opportunity.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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