Senior CAD Engineer

Fyba Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join their client, a principal contractor in the UK. The role involves producing CAD designs, managing consultants, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have strong knowledge of BIM processes and experience with tools like Revit and Civils 3D. Attractive benefits include a generous holiday entitlement, ongoing training, and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM processes.
• Qualified to or working towards an HNC/Degree.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Good grasp of subcontractor processes and commercial principles.
• Awareness of project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD designs in line with BMS and CDM regulations.
• Assist in managing consultants and subcontractor outputs.
• Provide technical support and mentor junior staff.
• Review Employer's Information Requirements and project plans.
• Lead BIM workshops and develop the Master Information Delivery Plan.

Skills

ISO 19650 standards

BIM documentation

Revit

Civils 3D

Health & Safety legislation

Project management tools

Education

HNC/Degree in a relevant discipline

Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IMechE)

Tools

Revit

Civils 3D

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Navisworks

Dynamo for Revit

Infraworks

ReCAP Pro

Plant P&ID

Job description

Senior CAD Technician - Environment

Location: Falkirk / Warrington / Nottingham / Bristol / Birmingham / Cornwall

Responsibilities

• As CAD Senior Technician, you'll produce CAD designs in line with Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, supporting PMEICA and Civils design, supply chain procurement, and site activities as required.
• Assist in managing consultants and subcontractor design outputs.
• Provide technical support, mentor junior staff, and manage your own projects across multiple frameworks.
• Review the Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) alongside project, business, and procurement plans.
• Create a safe working environment and act as the key contact for BIM technical requirements — respond to client needs, develop the BEP into a Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP), and lead BIM workshops.

About You

• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM documentation/workflow processes, including CDE platforms such as Viewpoint for Projects (VfP) and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Qualified to or working towards an HNC/Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Good grasp of subcontractor processes, contracts, and commercial principles.
• Awareness of project management tools such as programming, cash flow analysis, and resource planning.
• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IMechE).
• For the role of Senior CAD Technician, we'd like you to have experience using:

• Revit (required)
• Dynamo for Revit (desirable)
• Civils 3D (required)
• AutoCAD 2D/3D
• ReCAP Pro (desirable)
• Plant P&ID
• Navisworks
• Infraworks (desirable)

What We Offer

• With a £3.8 billion order book, our client is one of the UK's leading principal contractors — offering stability, exciting projects, and real career progression. You'll join diverse, high-performing teams with the chance to develop your skills and achieve your goals as we continue to grow.
• They prioritise your wellbeing through our Be Well programme, providing advice, discounts, and mental health support. You'll also benefit from high-quality training through our Career Paths framework and leadership development initiatives.
• Our benefits:
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Cycle to Work schemes
  • Comprehensive pension plan
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role