Senior Computer Aided Design Engineer

Turner Lovell; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer for HV/EHV substation projects in Scotland. You will lead CAD/BIM activities, develop 2D/3D layouts and ensure models meet project standards and BIM requirements.

The role requires strong Revit skills, experience across multidisciplinary teams and a focus on data management within CDE workflows. A rolling 6-month contract supports major transmission initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in CAD/BIM coordination for engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit and 3D modelling workflows.
• Experience delivering coordinated 2D drawings and 3D models within project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise 2D/3D substation layouts and technical documentation.
• Lead CAD/BIM activities across substations, ensuring standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate deliverables with Civil, Primary Plant and Protection & Control teams.
• Create and maintain Revit Families, templates and BIM libraries.
• Support BIM process improvements and data management workflows.

Skills

CAD/BIM coordination

2D/3D modelling

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Autodesk Revit

ACC / BIM 360

InfraWorks

ReCap

Twinmotion

Job description

Senior CAD Engineer - Substations (HV/EHV)

Location: Scotland

Contract: 6 months rolling contract

Sector: Electricity Transmission & Distribution

Turner Lovell is recruiting for an experienced Senior CAD Engineer to join a leading UK electricity transmission organisation supporting the development and delivery of major HV/EHV substation infrastructure projects.

Our client is looking for an experienced CAD/BIM professional with strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit and 2D/3D modelling applications to lead the development of substation layouts, engineering drawings and digital models.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating CAD and BIM deliverables, supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring all technical drawings and models meet project specifications, industry standards and BIM requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise 2D and 3D substation layouts, engineering models, drawings and technical documentation using Autodesk applications.
• Lead CAD and BIM activities across assigned transmission substation projects, ensuring deliverables meet required technical standards and project deadlines.
• Act as the main point of contact for project drawings, models and graphical documentation.
• Create, develop and maintain Revit Families, BIM model libraries and standardised drawing templates.
• Support project optioneering, feasibility assessments, conceptual design and detailed design development.
• Coordinate CAD/BIM deliverables across multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring effective integration of Civil, Primary Plant, Protection & Control and other design disciplines.
• Implement and maintain BIM standards, collaborative workflows and Common Data Environment (CDE) processes.
• Manage drawing registers, revision control, document coordination and CAD quality assurance.
• Support continuous improvement of BIM processes, CAD libraries and modelling standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members on CAD/BIM applications and best practices.

Key Experience

• Significant professional experience in CAD engineering, 2D/3D modelling and BIM coordination within engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including the creation, modification and management of Revit Families.
• Experience developing engineering layouts, technical drawings and coordinated 3D models.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes, ISO 19650 standards and Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows.
• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360 or equivalent data management platforms.
• Good understanding of CAD procedures, drawing registers, revision control, CAD libraries and modelling standards.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating design deliverables across different disciplines.
• Knowledge of maps, georeferencing and spatial coordination.
• Strong communication, organisational and technical problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in HV/EHV substations, electricity transmission and distribution or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Experience with additional Autodesk applications such as InfraWorks, ReCap or Twinmotion would be beneficial.