Senior CAD Technician – Water Infrastructure Design

Alexander Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is recruiting an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join a growing design team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. You will produce high-quality CAD drawings and 3D models, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements, while working with design engineers and supporting project planning.

With a minimum of 4 years' CAD drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD (plus Civil 3D, Revit or ProjectWise desirable), you will manage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality CAD drawings and 3D models in line with project programmes and budgets.
• Working collaboratively with Design Engineers to develop detailed engineering drawings.
• Ensuring all drawings comply with company CAD standards, industry best practice, and client requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate design documentation using ProjectWise and other document management systems.
• Managing your workload effectively, recording time accurately, and supporting project planning through realistic task estimates.
• Minimising rework by producing accurate, coordinated design information.
• Applying standard details, design standards, and quality procedures throughout the design process.
• Supporting continuous improvement in CAD processes and mentoring junior technicians where appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Alexander Associates is recruiting an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join a growing design team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. You will produce high-quality CAD drawings and 3D models, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements, while working with design engineers and supporting project planning.

With a minimum of 4 years' CAD drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD (plus Civil 3D, Revit or ProjectWise desirable), you will manage