Senior CAD Technician

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is looking for a Senior CAD Technician to lead CAD outputs across various projects in a hybrid working model. This position involves managing deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality standards in deliverables. With a competitive salary of up to £55,000, this role offers a blend of technical and leadership responsibilities in a supportive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong commercial or retail construction experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prior experience leading or managing CAD resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD output across retail, commercial, refurbishment, and energy projects.
• Mentor and support junior technicians within the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Retail construction experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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Senior CAD Technician
- Hybrid (3-4 days in office - City of London)
- Up to £55,000
- Commercial/Retail Projects

We're looking for a Senior CAD Technician with management experience to join a team delivering a national rollout of EV infrastructure and commercial/ retail upgrades.

This is not just a hands-on design role - we're after someone who can lead from the front. You'll be managing drawing deliverables, coordinating junior technicians, and taking ownership of CAD quality across multiple live projects.
The team are currently working on retail merchandising plans and elevations, with upcoming packages including full forecourt works and pump layouts. You will have experience working on an all rounded role as a Senior CAD Technician as well as managing or mentoring a team (We are open to seeing candidate who are keen to make the move into a managerial role in the near future)

What you'll be doing:

Leading the CAD output across retail, commercial, refurbishment and energy projects

Producing and reviewing CAD drawings to ensure accuracy and consistency

Mentoring and supporting junior technicians within the team

Working closely with project leads and design managers

Ensuring all work is compliant with industry and safety standards

What we're looking for:

Strong commercial or retail construction experience

Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit (Most of the projects are being done in AutoCAD currently)

Prior experience leading or managing CAD resources

Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail

Able to work independently and in a collaborative team

Must be happy working hybrid - 3-4 days in the office (Holborn, London) - Remote workers will not be considered

Eligible to work in the UK - We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position

What you'll get:

Salary up to £55,000

Hybrid working - office, home and occasional site visits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + benefits (Medicash, wellbeing support and more)

If you're ready to step into a leadership role while still staying close to the technical detail - this is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking company working with a long-standing, reputable client.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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