Senior CAD Engineer

United Infrastructure Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holyd?

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd. is looking for a senior CAD professional to lead drawing production for T&D and power infrastructure projects in the UK. You will create and verify detailed CAD drawings, manage document control, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with multiple design teams.

The role supports hybrid working, offers a clear career path, technical training, and a company pension. Suitable for candidates with at least 8 years’ CAD experience in engineering and strong drawing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, manage and prepare work packages with minimal supervision.
• Strong CAD proficiency and ability to read and interpret drawings and calculations.
• Experience in formal document control and drawing standards compliance.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check and approve engineering drawings to client and UIPTD standards.
• Manage drawing registers and document control using Oracle or Projectwise.
• Coordinate drawing issue, revisions and mark-ups with engineers and clients.
• Collaborate with design engineers, attend meetings and support programme planning.
• Provide QA checks and GIS data preparation for route mapping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering/Technical Drawing

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Production

• Produce, check and approve engineering drawings to client and UIPTD standards, including: route maps and corridor plans, profile and section drawings, wire clearance diagrams, general arrangement and structure drawings, foundation arrangement drawings, cable cross sections, scematics and setting-out drawings
• Prepare and update schedules, crossing schedules, and structure position lists
• Produce as-built drawings following construction phase, incorporating site mark-ups and RFI outcomes
• Convert survey data and PLS-CADD model outputs into production-quality engineering drawings
• Produce drawings in AutoCAD and other CAD tools to client-specified drawing standards

Document Control & Management

• Manage drawing registers and ensure all documents are correctly named, numbered, and controlled in line with project document control procedures
• Upload and manage drawings within document management systems (Oracle, Projectwise, or equivalent)
• Coordinate drawing issue and revision cycles, including tracking review comments and incorporating mark-ups from engineers and clients
• Maintain and update drawing schedules and transmittal records throughout the project lifecycle

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work closely with OHL design engineers to understand scheme requirements and translate engineering intent into accurate drawings
• Attend design team meetings and contribute to drawing production planning and programme management
• Support and mentor junior engineers in the production of presentation drawings and client-facing materials
• Provide drawing QA checks on own outputs and those of other team members where required
• Assist with GIS data preparation and route corridor mapping using ArcGIS or equivalent

Quality & Standards

• Ensure all drawing outputs comply with relevant client CAD standards (SSE, SPEN, NGED,etc.) and UIPTD internal drawing standards
• Apply correct title block information, revision history, and drawing metadata to all outputs
• Maintain awareness of drawing conventions and standards relevant to the role
• Investigate and develop efficient working methods, techniques and new software

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 8 years of CAD experience in an engineering environment, with specific experience in T&D or power infrastructure drawing production
• Proven ability to lead, manage and prepare packages of work with minimal supervision
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience of Civil3D and MicroStation desirable
• Experience of producing T&D related drawings
• Familiarity with T&D drawing conventions and the ability to read and interpret engineering calculations and survey data
• Experience of working within a formal document control system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, consistent drawings to a high standard
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline design team
• Experience of mentoring and training junior technicians

Desirable

• Experience of producing drawings to SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid CAD standards
• Proficiency in producing 3D models
• Experience of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) for route corridor mapping and collaborative working
• Experience of Civil3D software
• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Technical Drawing, or related discipline
• Experience of T&D schemes at 132kV or above
• Experience of working on EPC or framework contracts in a DNO/TNO environment
• Interest in new technologies, including AI

What UIPTD Offers

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Career development pathway
• Technical training and software development support
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.