Senior CAD Technician

United Infrastructure Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development pathway

Technical training

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our T&D engineering team. The candidate will produce and manage engineering drawings for 33–400kV OHL and UGC schemes, collaborating closely with design engineers across the full project lifecycle.

This role requires a minimum of 8 years of CAD experience, particularly in T&D drawing production. UIPTD offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of CAD experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and prepare packages of work.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check and approve engineering drawings to client standards.
• Manage drawing registers and ensure documents are controlled.
• Work closely with OHL design engineers for accurate drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

T&D drawing production

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Document control

GIS software

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

UIPTD is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our T&D engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing engineering drawings for 33–400kV OHL and/or UGC schemes delivered for clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid, working closely with design engineers to produce high-quality, client-standard deliverables across the full project lifecycle.

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 scheme25 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.