CAD Technician

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

CPD and professional development

Laptop and software subscriptions

Company pension

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment's client is seeking a CAD Technician to join a Cork-based civil/structural team. The role involves drafting planning-stage packages for residential and commercial developments, with AutoCAD and Revit, and a salary of €40,000–€50,000 plus a bonus and flexible hours.

You'll contribute to drainage and watermain design, earthworks, road layouts and DMURS-aligned road design, working within a medium-sized team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in a Civil Design or CAD Technician role, ideally within an engineering consultancy.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience working on civil engineering projects, preferably residential developments.
• Understanding of drainage design, including stormwater and foul sewer networks.
• Exposure to watermain design, bulk earthworks and site levels.
• Ability to prepare planning-stage drawing packages and associated design information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Interested in developing a long-term career within a stable and supportive consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning-stage drawing packages for residential and commercial developments.
• Produce civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
• Assist with stormwater drainage and surface water network design.
• Assist with foul sewer and watermain design.
• Undertake bulk earthworks design, including site levels and grading.
• Prepare road layouts, signage and line-marking drawings, including traffic-calming measures.
• Ensure residential road layouts and designs align with DMURS requirements.
• Coordinate drawings and designs with the wider engineering team and other project stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil design

Drainage design

Watermain design

Planning packages

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CAD Technician

Our client is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy with over 35 years of industry experience and a team of 11–50 employees. They are looking to recruit a CAD Technician to join their growing team, offering a salary of €40,000–€50,000 depending on experience, alongside a bonus scheme, flexible working hours, CPD and further professional development opportunities.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a medium-sized engineering team working primarily on low-rise residential developments, alongside a variety of commercial projects. The role will involve preparing planning-stage drawing packages and technical designs, with a focus on civil infrastructure and site development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare planning-stage drawing packages for residential and commercial developments.
• Produce civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
• Assist with stormwater drainage and surface water network design.
• Assist with foul sewer and watermain design.
• Undertake bulk earthworks design, including site levels and grading.
• Prepare road layouts, signage and line-marking drawings, including traffic-calming measures.
• Ensure residential road layouts and designs align with DMURS requirements.
• Coordinate drawings and designs with the wider engineering team and other project stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• 1–3 years' experience in a Civil Design or CAD Technician role, ideally within an engineering consultancy.
• Proficient in both AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience working on civil engineering projects, preferably residential developments.
• Understanding of drainage design, including stormwater and foul sewer networks.
• Exposure to watermain design, bulk earthworks and site levels.
• Ability to prepare planning-stage drawing packages and associated design information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Interested in developing a long-term career within a stable and supportive consultancy.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of €40,000–€50,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible working hours and flexible working opportunities.
• Medium-sized office environment with a friendly and positive atmosphere.
• Variety of residential and commercial projects.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Laptop and relevant software subscriptions provided.
• CPD, further education and professional development opportunities.
• Company pension plan.
• Company life and critical illness insurance plan.