Senior CAD Engineer

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector seeks a Senior CAD Engineer for a hybrid position in Bridgwater. You will play a key role in supporting significant construction projects through the creation and management of technical drawings, enhancing site operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have advanced skills in AutoCAD and a strong background in civil engineering projects, along with excellent communication abilities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure programme with room for career advancement.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Participation in significant infrastructure programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical drawing office on large-scale projects.
• Sound knowledge of orthographic projection techniques.
• Clear understanding of drawing standards and document control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update as-built underground services records.
• Produce site layout and traffic management plans.
• Deliver swept path analysis for site and contractor vehicles.

Skills

AutoCAD

2D drafting

3D drafting

communication

organisational skills

Education

Qualification in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., HNC/HND)

Tools

AutoTURN

Job description

Job Title: Senior CAD Engineer
Location: Bridgwater
Employment Type: Permanent - Hybrid 3 days on site
Sector: Major Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Role Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior CAD Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in AutoCAD and experience working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary drawing office environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of a wide range of technical drawings, supporting construction logistics, site operations, and safety planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update as-built underground services records in line with Series 300 specifications.

• Produce and revise site layout and traffic management plans, including roads, walkways, and vehicle routing.

• Develop and maintain Hazard Plans, working closely with Environmental Planning and Health & Safety teams.

• Deliver swept path analysis for a variety of site and contractor vehicle types.

• Support the design of car parks, contractor compounds, and other key site infrastructure.

• Create drawings to support Planned Vehicle-Pedestrian Interface (PVPI) strategies.

• Manage drawing control procedures including versioning, issuing, and archiving in accordance with established QA standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Advanced AutoCAD user with strong 2D and 3D drafting skills.

• Proven experience working in a technical drawing office environment, ideally on large-scale construction or civil engineering projects.

• Sound knowledge of orthographic projection techniques, including the production of plans, sections, elevations, and detailed drawings.

• Clear understanding of drawing standards, document control, and best practices in drawing issuance and revision management.

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate with engineering, site, and safety teams.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with infrastructure project environments, particularly in regulated sectors (e.g., energy, utilities, or nuclear).

• Experience using AutoTURN or similar tools for swept path analysis.

• Qualification in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., HNC/HND or equivalent).

• Understanding of construction logistics, temporary works planning, or compound phasing is advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme.

• Work in a collaborative and technically focused environment.

• Contribute to the safe and efficient development of a high-profile construction site.

• Join a forward-thinking team with opportunities for career progression.