Senior CAD Manager - Roads Infra (Kent, On-Site)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced CAD Manager to lead survey and engineering CAD operations on a flagship roads infrastructure project in Kent. This long-term freelance role requires driving standards, coordinating Engineering, Surveying and Design teams, and delivering compliant CAD outputs across the project lifecycle.

You will establish workflows, mentor site teams, and ensure data integrity, with on-site attendance across the Kent footprint and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CAD Manager on major UK highways or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in managing engineering survey data, spatial data standards, and CAD specifications.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary technical bridge between Engineering, Surveying, and Design teams to guarantee seamless data transfer and strict alignment with project CAD standards.
• Survey CAD Management: Oversee all engineering survey CAD operations, taking full responsibility for processing raw site survey data into compliant deliverables that meet the project CAD specification.
• Standards & Workflow Development: Establish, implement, and maintain project-wide CAD standards, procedures, and best practices strictly aligned with client requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance and hands‑on support to site engineering and survey teams to ensure consistent, accurate spatial data usage.
• Two‑Way Information Flow: Manage the continuous exchange of CAD data between off‑site design teams and on‑site engineering crews to eliminate rework and prevent site‑based errors.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

CAD data management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced CAD Manager to lead survey and engineering CAD operations on a flagship roads infrastructure project in Kent. This long-term freelance role requires driving standards, coordinating Engineering, Surveying and Design teams, and delivering compliant CAD outputs across the project lifecycle.

You will establish workflows, mentor site teams, and ensure data integrity, with on-site attendance across the Kent footprint and a valid UK driving license.