Junior CAD Technician

Junior CAD Technician
If you are looking to build a career in engineering design and want the opportunity to develop your technical skills in a supportive consultancy environment, this Junior CAD Technician opportunity could be the ideal next step. You will be joining a collaborative team where you can gain hands‑on project experience, receive training and develop professionally as a Junior CAD Technician within a growing development engineering team.

My client is an established and highly respected multi‑disciplinary consultancy providing expertise across development planning, engineering, landscape and environmental services. With decades of experience delivering projects for clients across the development sector, the organisation has built a reputation for high‑quality consultancy services and strong technical delivery.

You will be joining a welcoming and supportive office environment in Greater Manchester where collaboration, professional growth and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

As a Junior CAD Technician, you will play a key role in supporting engineers and senior technicians across a range of development and infrastructure projects. You will gain practical experience using CAD software while working closely with a tight‑knit engineering team.

• Producing and assisting with technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar drafting software
• Supporting engineers and senior technicians with design and project documentation
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the development engineering team
• Assisting with multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail
• Updating drawings and technical information as projects develop
• Communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure project requirements are met

• A T‑Level in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering‑related qualification
• Awareness or basic experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• A strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple tasks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Any relevant work experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Salary is dependent on experience.

• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Strong work‑life balance within a friendly team culture
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing CPD support to help you continue developing as a Junior CAD Technician

This role is based in Walkden, Greater Manchester, working full‑time hours of 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:30pm).

You will be joining a team that actively supports career development, offering opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, gain industry experience and progress your career within development engineering.

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