Senior Cad Technician (Mechanical) - Uk Wide

Mwh Treatment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior CAD Technician (Mechanical) to strengthen the engineering team. Based in a suitable location within the UK, with hybrid working available, you will lead mechanical CAD production, coordination and QA of design deliverables for major water and wastewater projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate drawing outputs, champion BIM and digital delivery, ensure outputs meet CDM, project specifications and company

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanical CAD professional with strong design coordination skills.
• Experience leading CAD/BIM outputs to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and offshore resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, coordination and QA of mechanical design drawings and 3D models.
• Manage CAD workloads and ensure outputs align with programme and quality requirements.
• Act as Digital Delivery Champion, promoting BIM and digital delivery practices.
• Coordinate drawing production undertaken by offshore and remote design resources.
• Ensure designs comply with CDM Regulations and project specifications.
• Coordinate outputs with Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process disciplines.
• Mentor junior CAD technicians and designers.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

BIM

Design coordination

3D modeling

QA processes

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Help Deliver Critical Water Infrastructure Projects

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen our Engineering team with the appointment of a Senior CAD Technician (Mechanical) based in the a suitable location within the UK, region, with hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical CAD professional to join a leading engineering business delivering major water and wastewater projects across the UK. As a senior member of the design team, you will play a pivotal role in the production, coordination and quality assurance of mechanical design deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment alongside Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process Engineers, you will help transform complex engineering concepts into high-quality designs that are practical, buildable and ready for successful delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Discipline Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing mechanical CAD and BIM activities across a portfolio of projects.

You will support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions, champion digital engineering best practices and ensure all drawing outputs are completed safely, accurately and in line with company and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong designer who enjoys taking ownership, driving quality and supporting the development of modern digital delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production, coordination and quality assurance of mechanical design drawings and 3D models.
• Manage CAD workloads and ensure design outputs are delivered to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Act as a Digital Delivery Champion, supporting the adoption of BIM and digital engineering best practice across the business.
• Coordinate drawing production undertaken by offshore and remote design resources.
• Ensure all designs comply with CDM Regulations, project specifications and company procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical design outputs with Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process disciplines.
• Support the identification and resolution of technical queries and design coordination issues.
• Produce and review high-quality mechanical layouts, equipment arrangements, pipework designs and detailed engineering drawings.
• Ensure compliance with drawing standards, QA procedures and document control requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams and supply chain partners to improve buildability and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Support BIM delivery and model coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior CAD technicians and designers where required.