Company Overview:
Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy operating within the electricity sector. They provide expert design and survey services for overhead lines, underground cables, and substations—supporting projects ranging from low voltage (LV) to extra high voltage (EHV). With a track record of delivering across the UK and internationally, they play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable power infrastructure.
Benefits:
* Up to £50 000 per annum depending on work experience
* Flexible work models
* Employee Discounts
* Private Healthcare
* Pension
* 25 days of annual leave excluding Bank Holidays.
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Principal CAD Technician with leadership experience to manage a CAD team and be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality engineering drawings across a range of civil and electrical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the delivery of CAD outputs to the Design Department and across project teams.
* Oversee the production of engineering drawings in compliance with company and industry-specific standards.
* Provide expert CAD input and mentorship to team members, ensuring a high standard of technical quality.
* Manage workload allocation across the team, ensuring project deadlines are consistently met.
* Conduct thorough QA/QC reviews of engineering CAD deliverables, including self-checking of all outputs.
* Support the development and continuous improvement of drafting standards and processes.
What You’ll Need:
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering.
* 10+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering or Civils environment.
* Strong command of CAD software including: Microstation Connect, SolidEdge, NX, or Open Utilities Substation