Rail CAD Specialist – Civil & Structural Design

Randstad Cpe London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London client seeks a Senior CAD Technician to join a technically focussed rail design team delivering civil and structural projects across the UK. The role focuses on producing detailed 2D/3D drawings and design documentation for rail schemes.

The post requires proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and collaborating with engineers to translate designs into accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Senior CAD technician with rail infrastructure experience.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings for rail civil/structural projects.
• Good understanding of civil/structural engineering principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and design documentation for rail civil and structural projects.
• Working closely with Senior Engineers, Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver technically accurate design packages.
• Producing and developing drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit.
• Supporting the design of rail infrastructure projects including station enhancements, platform works, footbridges, Access for All schemes.
• Ensuring drawings and documentation are produced in accordance with project requirements, industry standards and Network Rail processes.
• Reviewing and checking drawings to ensure technical accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Working collaboratively with engineers and other design disciplines to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Interpreting engineering information, specifications and design requirements and translating these into accurate drawings.
• Supporting the preparation and checking of design packages for Network Rail projects.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders where required.
• Supporting less experienced technicians and contributing to the development of technical capability within the wider design team.
• Maintaining high standards of technical quality across all deliverables.

Skills

CAD drafting

Rail engineering knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Randstad CPE London client seeks a Senior CAD Technician to join a technically focussed rail design team delivering civil and structural projects across the UK. The role focuses on producing detailed 2D/3D drawings and design documentation for rail schemes.

The post requires proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and collaborating with engineers to translate designs into accurate documentation.