Senior CAD Technician - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join their innovative Digital Design team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects in the water sector, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D software like Civil 3D and Revit. You will collaborate with skilled technicians and engineers while mentoring junior colleagues. The company values innovation and client service, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With hybrid working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to make an impact in a progressive consultancy that prioritizes employee satisfaction and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CAD Technician or in a similar role, preferably in water or energy sectors.
• Ability to manage workloads across multiple projects and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project drawings and BIM models, adhering to local CAD standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and manage personal workload plans.

Skills

CAD Technician

BIM

2D and 3D Software

Collaboration

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

BIM360

ProjectWise

Autodesk Tools

Bentley Tools

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a CAD Technician or Digital Designer seeking a new challenge?

Do you want to work with a progressive and growing engineering consultancy that recently won Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the 2024 New Civil Engineers (NCE) Awards? Then come join us at Stantec !

We’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician to join our team, specialising in major projects across the water sector. This role can be based at our Brighton , Southampton , High Wycombe , Cambridge, Ashford or Reading offices, with hybrid working arrangements that allow for a mix of in-office and home-based work.

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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team