Senior CAD Technician

ICE Recruit; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build practice in the commercial sector seeks a Senior CAD Technician to create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings. The role involves managing projects from conceptual design to completion while ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years of postgraduate experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD being essential. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for international project visits.

Benefits

Generous company benefits

International project opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years + demonstrable post qualification UK experience.
• Experienced interpreting both Architectural and Structural drawings.
• Job running experience - managing projects from design to completion.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for bespoke ceiling systems and architectural metalwork.
• Leading meetings with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to present design solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with architectural specifications and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
• Contributing directly to product innovation through occasional site visits.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Education

Relevant degree qualification - Architecture, Design Engineering, Product Design, or Construction Technology

Job description

Senior CAD Technician

Faversham

Up to £52k DOE plus benefits

Outstanding opportunity for a senior technician with an architectural or engineering background to join a leading design and build practice within the commercial sector.

Out client needs a Senior Architectural or CAD Technician who has experience delivering both design and technical packages across commercial sectors. Our client is an industry leader in the delivery of bespoke metalworks, ceiling system and Façade packages across projects both nationally and internationally.

You will take projects from the handover of conceptual scheme right through to completion, and will develop technical proposals, creating 2D and 3D CAD layouts, supporting product development, while ensuring full compliance with design and industry standards.

Our clients are seeking candidates from various background experiences either within Architectural, Interior fit - out or structural detailing. With experience dealing with either Façade & envelope packages or bespoke ceilings & metalworks

Key responsibilities:

• creating detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for bespoke ceiling systems and architectural metalwork, working closely with sales and design teams to translate project requirements into precise technical proposals.
• lead meetings with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to present design solutions and offer expert technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• ensure compliance with architectural specifications, construction standards, and client expectations is key, alongside supporting product certification processes and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
• play a vital role in developing marketing materials such as technical brochures, NBS specifications, and sales literature.
• occasional site visits to assess and refine solutions, contributing directly to product innovation and the development of new system designs.

At about you:

• Relevant degree qualification - Architecture, Design Engineering, Product Design, or Construction Technology.
• Minimum 5 years + demonstrable post qualification UK experience
• Experienced interpreting both Architectural and Structural drawings
• Job running experience - managing projects from design to completion
• Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD (essential)
• Proficiency in other software such as Revit and Sketchup (desirable)
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and contractors
• Thorough understanding of UK building regulations and construction methods
• Full UK driving license

On offer is a competitive salary, generous company benefits, hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work on and visit projects internationally.

Please don't hesitate to contact Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting to discuss this opportunity further or send your CV and portfolio over to apply!