Senior Civil Technician

Strata Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension matched

Professional membership fees paid

CAD & BIM training

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Strata Consulting requires a Senior CAD Technician in the UK to lead the CAD function within a civil and structural engineering team. Cardiff or Bristol based with hybrid working patterns, you will mentor junior technicians and help shape the CAD standards as the business grows.

You’ll produce high-quality drawings for rail and highway projects using AutoCAD and MicroStation, ensure UK standards, review colleagues’ work and manage drawing packages across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Excellent understanding of UK engineering standards and design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and future development of the CAD department.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, templates and digital workflows.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Prepare GA drawings, reinforcement detailing, steelwork and connection details.
• Mentor and support junior CAD Technicians and ensure design intent is reflected in drawings.

Skills

Mentoring junior technicians

Attention to detail

Written English

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Senior CAD Technician

Bristol or Cardiff – Hybrid Working

£40K to £50K + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An ambitious and growing Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join its expanding technical team.

Specialising in highway and rail infrastructure, the business delivers engineering expertise across the full asset lifecycle, from inspections and structural assessments through to permanent works design, temporary works and engineering assurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAD professional who wants more than just producing drawings. You'll play a leading role in developing the CAD function, establishing company standards, mentoring junior technicians and helping shape the future of the business as it continues to grow.

The Role

Working closely with Civil and Structural Engineers, you'll produce high‑quality technical drawings across a variety of rail and highway infrastructure projects while supporting the development of the company's digital design capability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day‑to‑day operation and future development of the CAD department
• Developing and maintaining CAD standards, templates and digital workflows
• Producing detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Preparing General Arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, steelwork drawings and connection details
• Working closely with engineers to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent
• Reviewing and checking drawings produced by other team members
• Managing drawing packages across multiple projects
• Mentoring and supporting junior CAD Technicians
• Ensuring all drawings comply with UK engineering standards and client requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician using AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Experience delivering bridge or infrastructure projects within the rail and/or highways sector
• Strong understanding of UK engineering standards
• Excellent attention to detail with a solid appreciation of structural design principles
• Excellent communication skills and written English
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• ProjectWise
• Network Rail or Transport for Wales (TfW) documentation procedures
• HNC in Construction, Civil Engineering or Built Environment
• Experience within civil, structural, bridge or temporary works engineering
• BIM Level 2 knowledge
• Experience producing drawings from 3D topographical surveys, steelwork and reinforced concrete detailing

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave + Birthday off + Bank Holidays
• Matched pension contribution
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing CAD & BIM training and professional development
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)
• Early finish on Fridays
• A modern, collaborative and supportive working environment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior CAD Technician looking to take the next step in your career with a growing engineering consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.