Senior CAD Technician in Rogerstone

CERYN Engineering Ltd; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Flexible hours

Bonus program

Matched pension

Professional memberships reimbursement

CAD/BIM training

Collaborative environment

Job summary

CERYN Engineering Ltd, a Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy, seeks an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our expanding technical team in Newport. You will produce detailed drawings and support design development across highways, bridges, and rail-related projects, ensuring outputs meet client expectations and standards.

You will mentor junior technicians and help maintain high drawing quality while collaborating with engineers to support project delivery and growth of the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician using AutoCAD and MicroStation 3D.
• Experience on infrastructure projects, particularly bridges within rail/highways.
• Strong knowledge of UK engineering standards.
• Excellent written English and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce and detail civil and structural drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, reinforcement details, steelwork designs and connection details.
• Ensure drawings reflect engineering designs and liaise with the team.
• Review drawings prepared by others to maintain quality and consistency.
• Mentor and support Junior Technicians; contribute to skills development.
• Manage drawing packages and coordinate across multiple schemes.
• Ensure compliance with UK industry standards and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

UK engineering standards

Written English

Education

HNC in Construction/Built Environment

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation 3D

Job description

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience

Office location: 3.6 Riverside Offices, High Street, Newport Market, Newport, NP20 1FX

Pension: Matched employer pension contribution of up to 5%

Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience.

OVERVIEW

CERYN Engineering Ltd is a Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy providing end-to-end support across the asset lifecycle. The consultancy delivers expertise from inspection and defect identification, through load capacity assessment, to the design of permanent engineering solutions and the temporary works that enable their safe and efficient construction.

Specialising in Highway and Rail structures, CERYN provides a complete suite of inspection, assessment, design, and assurance services, covering bridges, structural refurbishments, retaining walls, culverts, and other critical infrastructure assets. The consultancy also delivers Network Rail compliant engineering services, including design certification, structural assurance, and documentation aligned with industry standards.

We are seeking an experiencedSenior CAD Technician with strong AutoCAD and MicroStation and capability to join our expanding technical team. This role is ideal for a proactive technician who enjoys working collaboratively with engineers, contributing to high-quality design outputs, and supporting junior team members.

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Senior CAD Technician, you will work closely with Engineers and Technicians across a diverse range of civil and structural engineering projects. You will produce detailed drawings, support design development, and ensure outputs meet industry standards and client expectations.

You will play a key role in maintaining drawing quality, supporting project delivery, and contributing to the continued growth of CERYN Engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Technician, your duties will include:

• Producing and detailing civil and structural engineering drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, reinforcement details, steelwork designs and connection details in line with design requirements.
• Ensuring drawings accurately reflect engineering designs, liaising closely with the wider team.
• Reviewing and checking drawings prepared by other team members to maintain quality and consistency.
• Mentoring and supporting Junior Technicians, contributing to skills development within the team.
• Managing drawing packages and supporting project coordination across multiple schemes.
• Ensuring compliance with UK industry standards and engineering processes

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician using AutoCAD and MicroStation 3D
• Experience working on infrastructure projects, particularly bridges within the rail or highways sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK engineering standards
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong appreciation for structural design intent.
• High standard of written English and eligibility to work in the UK

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

(Not essential but advantageous)

• Experience working within ProjectWise environments
• Understanding of Network Rail or TfW document control procedures
• HNC in Construction or Built Environment (or equivalent)
• Experience in civil, structural, rail, bridge, or temporary works sectorsKnowledge of AutoCAD and BIM Level 2 workflows
• Experience producing GA drawings from 3D topographical surveys, steelwork, and reinforced concrete detailing

WHAT CERYN ENGINEERING OFFERS

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 25 days Annual Leave + birthday + statutory bank holidays
• Flexible working hours within core business times
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Matched pension contributions
• Reimbursement of Professional membership fees
• Professional development support, including CAD/BIM training
• A friendly, collaborative working environment with modern digital workflows

WORKING HOURS

• Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Flexible start/finish times available within core hours with the option to finish on Friday at 3.00pm.