Senior CAD Technician – Water Infrastructure

Alexander Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join a growing design team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. You will produce accurate CAD drawings and 3D models, collaborating with design engineers to support clean water and wastewater schemes.

You will ensure compliance with CAD standards, document management practices and project programmes, while mentoring junior technicians and contributing to continuous improvement of CAD processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' CAD drafting experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience working within structured design processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and 3D models in line with project programmes and budgets.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to develop detailed engineering drawings.
• Ensure all drawings comply with CAD standards, best practices, and client requirements.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation using ProjectWise and other systems.
• Record time and manage workload, supporting project planning with realistic estimates.
• Minimise rework by producing accurate, coordinated design information.
• Mentor junior technicians where appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HNC or higher in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Alexander Associates is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join a growing design team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. You will produce accurate CAD drawings and 3D models, collaborating with design engineers to support clean water and wastewater schemes.

You will ensure compliance with CAD standards, document management practices and project programmes, while mentoring junior technicians and contributing to continuous improvement of CAD processes.