CAD Technician

Position: CAD Technician (Contract)
CAD Technician - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

We're recruiting a CAD Technician to support a long-term AMP8 capital maintenance and enhancement programme across water and water recycling assets.

You'll work with in a civil and MEICA design-and-build environment, producing drawings for live operational sites.

This is a hands-on role suited to a CAD Technician who enjoys site-based work, technical problem-solving and seeing designs delivered through to construction.

The role

You'll support the design and delivery of civil and MEICA works across water and wastewater treatment sites, producing drawings from concept through to construction. Typical work includes pipeline layouts, pipe supports, pumping station modifications, new pumps and pipework, and treatment equipment such as sand filters, screens, storm tanks and flow meter chambers.

Key responsibilities

-Work with Project Engineers to understand design requirements.
-Carry out 3D site scans to capture accurate design information.
-Produce and amend CAD drawings from concept to construction-ready stage.
-Create plans, elevations, technical details and layouts.
-Produce pipeline schedules, instrumentation layouts and hazard warnings.
-Support pre-construction information, including design risk assessments.
-Ensure drawings meet client, statutory and industry standards.
-Embed safety, buildability, maintainability and environmental best practice.
-Participate in design reviews and work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

About you

Essential:
-Experience in a CAD Technician role.
-Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
-Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
-Good understanding of CDM regulations.
-Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
-Confident communicator able to challenge designs and resolve issues.
-Able to manage workload with minimal supervision.

Desirable:
-Professional qualification or relevant industry membership.

- Experience with reality capture or point cloud software (e.g. Autodesk Recap, Leica Cyclone).

What's on offer

- Contract:

12-month rolling (up to 5 years, potential to extend).
-Rate:
Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35, DOE).

- Location:

Hybrid - Peterborough (2 days every two weeks).
-Expenses:
Mileage and accommodation reimbursed, plus £25 per night allowance.

Apply now

If you're a CAD Technician with civil or MEICA experience and want to work on essential UK water infrastructure projects, apply today