Senior CAD Technician/Digital Designer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join their expanding Digital Design team. You will work on complex projects in the water sector using tools like Civil 3D and Revit, while mentoring juniors. The role requires collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams and expertise in BIM delivery standards. This position offers a modern work environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Modern work environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CAD Technician or similar role, preferably in water or energy.
• Demonstrable experience in developing design deliverables.
• Familiarity with Common Data Environments and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project drawings and BIM models per client standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.
• Manage workload and meet delivery deadlines.
• Work within Common Data Environments.

Skills

BIM delivery expertise

Collaboration with multi-discipline teams

2D and 3D software proficiency

Project management skills

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

BIM360

ProjectWise

ISO 19650

Job description

Ready for a New Challenge in CAD or Digital Design?

Then join Stantec, a forward-thinking and expanding engineering consultancy. We're an award-winning firm that's committed to being a great place to work.

We are excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland and we have exciting plans for expansion in 2025 and beyond.We are delighted to continue our work on Northern Ireland Water’s IF182 Professional Services Frameworkand to support our growth we have moved to a new city center office inBelfast.

This exciting pipeline of work, coupled with the scale of opportunity across the AMP8 cycle in the UK –including supporting Southern Water– means that we are seeking CAD Technicians and Digital Designers at all levels with experience in the water/wastewater industry to join us.

As well as delivering work locally, you will have the opportunity to support Southern Water'sAMP8 Professional Services Framework in delivering vital resilience and improvement schemes across the South of England.This includes identifying and designing nature-based solutions to improve water quality, reduce overflows, boost biodiversity, and spearhead best practices in hydraulic modelling, water recycling, and digital innovation.

As a Senior CAD Technician, you’ll work as part of our respected Digital Design team, collaborating with skilled technicians and engineers on some of the most technically complex and exciting projects in the water sector. You’ll use a variety of 2D and 3D software—including Civil 3D and Revit—and have the opportunity to mentor and train junior colleagues in the most effective use of CAD software.

You’ll report to a Regional Discipline Lead, who will provide you with technical guidance and support to help you continue developing your career. We offer a great working environment in modern offices and a support network that will empower you to achieve your professional goals.

Duties include:

• Preparing project drawings and BIM models, understanding and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements

• Collaborating with engineers, consultants, and technicians from multiple disciplines

• Managing personal workload plans and ensuring delivery deadlines are met

• Working within Common Data Environments

About you:

You’ll have prior experience working as a CAD Technician, Senior CAD Technician, or in a similar digital delivery role—preferably in the water or energy sectors. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in developing design deliverables in collaboration with multi-discipline design teams

• Experience working in Common Data Environments using data management systems such as BIM360 and ProjectWise

• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and delivering information in accordance with these standards

• Expertise in 2D and 3D BIM delivery using industry-standard tools from Autodesk and Bentley

• The ability to organise and manage workloads across multiple projects

• Willingness to mentor junior colleagues in BIM and new software developments

Finally, you will share our passion for innovation and client service, and be eager to tackle a range of challenges as we continue to grow within the sector.