CAD Technician

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 559,000 - 894,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shore, partnering with a UK engineering consultancy, seeks a CAD Technician to support civil engineering and infrastructure drawings. This remote role follows UK working hours and is based from the Western Cape, South Africa.

You’ll produce technical drawings, assist with design development, and ensure quality in collaboration with senior engineers. Ideal candidates have experience in CAD drawing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience as CAD Technician or in technical drawing roles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and design instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and project teams.
• Proactive learning and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate drawing and design work as directed by senior staff.
• Support preparation and development of technical drawings for engineering projects.
• Work with engineers to meet design requirements.
• Ensure drawings meet project expectations and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards across drawing activities.

Skills

CAD Technician

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Civil engineering

Infrastructure design

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent working

Job description

Western Cape, South Africa |

Remote Opportunity | UK Working Hours

Talent Shore is partnering with an established UK engineering consultancy to recruit a CAD Technician to join their growing team.

Have an eye for detail, a passion for technical design and the skills to turn engineering concepts into accurate drawings?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working alongside the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors, you'll play an important role in supporting the design process, producing technical drawings and helping bring engineering projects to life.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a technical environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

The Role

As CAD Technician, you'll be responsible for facilitating drawing and design work in line with project requirements and direction from senior members of the engineering team.

You'll work closely with the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors, supporting the preparation and development of engineering drawings while ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate drawing and design work as directed by the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors

Support the preparation and development of technical drawings for engineering projects

Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to support design requirements

Ensure drawing work is completed accurately and in line with project expectations

Maintain a strong focus on quality and customer requirements

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Identify opportunities for improvements, process changes and innovation

Support the maintenance of high standards across drawing and design activities

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with a technical mindset, strong attention to detail and an interest in civil engineering and infrastructure design.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Previous experience in a CAD Technician or technical drawing role

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The ability to interpret technical requirements and follow design instructions

Good organisational and time management skills

The ability to work collaboratively with engineers and wider project teams

A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Switched-on, proactive and personable

Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality work

Organised and able to manage competing priorities

A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team

Adaptable and willing to learn

Comfortable working independently while taking direction from senior colleagues