Senior CAD Technician (Civil) - North Division

MWH Treatment; Hattersley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Senior CAD Technician (Civil) to lead civil drawings across multidisciplinary projects in the UK, coordinating with offshore teams and ensuring buildable, compliant outputs.

You will mentor junior staff, champion digital engineering practices, and drive best-practice drawing production while aligning with industry standards and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong civil engineering CAD background with infrastructure, utilities or water projects.
• Advanced 2D drafting skills using industry-standard CAD software.
• Strong 3D modelling experience and model-based design understanding.
• Proven experience using Autodesk Revit and associated 3D design applications.
• Experience with Bentley ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.
• Broad experience using common engineering software and digital delivery tools.
• Good understanding of BIM processes, 3D modelling standards and QA procedures.
• Strong understanding of how civil infrastructure and structures are assembled.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, management and delivery of high-quality civil engineering drawings and models.
• Manage CAD workloads and prioritise resources to meet project programmes.
• Champion digital engineering and support adoption of best practice across the business.
• Coordinate drawing production undertaken by offshore design teams.
• Ensure designs align with CDM Regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate information across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process disciplines.
• Support resolution of technical queries and design clashes throughout development.
• Ensure drawings and models meet company standards, QA procedures and project needs.
• Collaborate with construction teams and supply chain to develop buildable designs.
• Support BIM and digital delivery process development and implementation.
• Promote safety culture and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Mentor and support junior CAD technicians and designers.

Skills

Civil CAD

2D Drafting

3D Modelling

BIM

Coordination & Communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bentley ProjectWise

CAD software

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure

MWH Treatment is looking to appoint an experienced Senior CAD Technician (Civil) to join our growing Engineering team. Based at a suitable location within our Northern Region, with flexible working available, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most important water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

As a senior member of the design team, you will take ownership of the coordination, management and quality of drawing production across multidisciplinary engineering projects. Working alongside Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineers, you’ll ensure design outputs are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with the highest technical standards.

This role is ideal for a technically strong CAD professional who enjoys taking the lead, driving best practice, mentoring others and helping to develop digital engineering capabilities within a collaborative and forward-thinking business.

Reporting to the Regional Discipline Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating drawing production, managing workloads and ensuring that all design outputs support safe, buildable and cost-effective project delivery.

You will act as a key link between engineering disciplines, offshore design resources and project delivery teams, helping to maintain quality, consistency and efficiency throughout the design lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, management and delivery of high-quality civil engineering drawings and models.
• Manage CAD workloads and prioritise resources to meet project programmes and delivery objectives.
• Champion digital engineering and support the continued adoption of best practice across MWH Treatment.
• Coordinate and manage drawing production undertaken by offshore design teams.
• Ensure designs are developed in accordance with CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate design information across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process engineering disciplines.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and design clashes throughout project development.
• Ensure all drawings and models are produced in line with company standards, QA procedures and project requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams and supply chain partners to develop practical, buildable and efficient design solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of BIM and digital delivery processes.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Mentor and support junior CAD technicians and designers where required.

You will be an experienced CAD professional with a strong civil engineering background and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions within a multidisciplinary environment.

EssentialSignificant experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Strong Civil Engineering CAD background with experience on infrastructure, utilities, water or related projects.

Advanced 2D drafting skills and practical experience using industry-standard CAD software.

Strong 3D modelling experience and understanding of model-based design principles.

Proven experience using Autodesk Revit and associated 3D design applications.

Experience working with Bentley ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.

Broad experience using common engineering software and digital delivery tools.

Good understanding of BIM processes, 3D modelling standards and quality assurance procedures.

Strong understanding of how civil infrastructure and structures are assembled and constructed.

Ability to coordinate information across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outputs.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

DesirableExperience within the UK water and wastewater sector.

Knowledge of BIM Level 2 standards and digital engineering best practice.

Experience coordinating offshore or remote design resources.

Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.

Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.

Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Why Join MWH Treatment?

At MWH Treatment, you’ll be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment across the UK.

We offer: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. The opportunity to work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Career development and progression opportunities. Exposure to industry-leading digital engineering and BIM practices. A collaborative and supportive team environment. The chance to influence and improve digital delivery across a growing business.