Rail CAD Technician: Flexible Hours & Training

Hexagon; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, personal development and HEI

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Flexible, agile working when role Perm

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking a CAD Technician to join our multidisciplinary rail design team in the UK. You will produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings across AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D, and help prepare technical documents to support design approvals.

You will work with engineers and architects on rail depots nationwide, ensure BIM standards, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior staff. A degree or HND in build environment and at least two years of civil engineering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in build environment or equivalent is required.
• EngTech (ICE) membership or working towards qualification is preferred.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks and Recap is expected.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and a valid driving licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks & Recap).
• Assist with production of technical documents such as risk assessments, reports, specifications and design approvals.
• Maintain document control in IMS and file incoming drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders for accurate design integration.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve design conflicts per project requirements.
• Mentor and train junior team members to promote best practice.
• Attend design meetings, take minutes and contribute to reviews.
• Support maintenance of company standards and BIM libraries.
• Ensure outputs comply with standards, BIM requirements and client specs.
• Manage time and budgets to project milestones and programmes.
• Undertake site visits and surveys as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree or HND in build environment

EngTech (ICE) membership or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils 3D

Navisworks

Recap

Job description

Hexagon is seeking a CAD Technician to join our multidisciplinary rail design team in the UK. You will produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings across AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D, and help prepare technical documents to support design approvals.

You will work with engineers and architects on rail depots nationwide, ensure BIM standards, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior staff. A degree or HND in build environment and at least two years of civil engineering experience are preferred.