Rail Civil/Structural Technician

Calibre Search; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave including public

pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Profit-related bonus scheme

Income protection

Professional subscriptions paid

Private healthcare

Employee-owned business

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a CAD Technician in Croydon with 3-5 years’ civil engineering experience. You will produce detailed 2D/3D drawings, support project delivery from concept to completion, and work within BIM environments to align with ISO 19650 standards.

A collaborative team and varied portfolio across rail, bridges, and infrastructure await. You will join an employee-owned consultancy and contribute to high-quality technical outputs while developing your CAD and delivery skills within

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in civil engineering or consultancy.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of Civil 3D, MicroStation or Revit is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and design principles.
• Experience with BIM and ISO 19650 standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings and models.
• Develop and update technical designs to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate representations.
• Modify drawings based on design reviews and changes.
• Support project delivery to programme and budget.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures.
• Work within BIM/digital engineering environments.
• Assist senior technicians and project teams as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

BIM

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

I'm currently working with an employee-owned engineering consultancy that is looking to add a CAD Technician to its growing team in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CAD professional with around 3-5 years' experience who is keen to work on a diverse range of civil engineering projects across the rail, bridges, structural, geotechnical and infrastructure sectors. Joining an established engineering team, you'll play a key role in turning engineering concepts into high-quality technical drawings and models while supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

The Role

Working closely with engineers and project managers, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and detailed CAD deliverables across a varied project portfolio. Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D drawings and models
• Developing and updating technical designs in line with project requirements
• Collaborating with engineers to ensure designs are accurately represented
• Modifying drawings based on design reviews and project changes
• Supporting the delivery of projects to programme and budget
• Maintaining drawing registers and document control procedures
• Working within BIM and digital engineering environments
• Assisting senior technicians and project teams as required

What They're Looking For

• Around 3-5 years' experience within a civil engineering, infrastructure or consultancy environment
• Strong AutoCAD skills, with experience of Civil 3D, MicroStation or Revit being advantageous
• A good understanding of engineering drawings and design principles
• Experience working within BIM environments and awareness of ISO 19650 standards
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Candidates working towards Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Incorporated Engineer status would be viewed favourably

Why Apply?

What stands out about this opportunity is the chance to join a growing consultancy where your contribution will genuinely make an impact. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of technically challenging projects while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians. The business encourages professional development and offers the opportunity to broaden your skills beyond pure CAD production, giving you exposure to project delivery, client-focused engineering and the wider business. As an employee-owned organisation, everyone shares in the success of the company, creating a collaborative environment where people are invested in long-term growth and development.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including public holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leaveMatched pension contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Income protection
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Private healthcare
• Employee-owned business

If you're a CAD Technician looking for a role that offers project variety, career progression and the opportunity to be part of a growing engineering consultancy, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.