Join Our Team as a CAD Technician!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a CAD Technician to become a vital part of our Design Team based in Salford. At Kier Design, we’re proud to be a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment.
With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting frameworks with national and local governments, as well as a variety of other intriguing projects.
Your Growth is Our Priority
We believe in building teams around our people. Our goal is to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:
* Market-leading development opportunities
* Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
* Management training and qualifications
* Ongoing technical development throughout your career
* Active promotion of personal growth and skill enhancement
What You’ll Be Doing
As a CAD Technician, you’ll be an integral part of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology team, responsible for producing accurate, high-quality 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models using REVIT, Civils 3D, and Navisworks for MEICA elements of water and wastewater projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Interpreting instructions from Design Engineers and Engineering Technicians to prepare, modify, and update MEICA layout drawings, GA's, schematics, cable routing, and installation details.
* Translating equipment details into 3D models and producing working drawings, including P&I diagrams and pipework layouts.
* Creating civil interface drawings, ensuring spatial coordination and compliance with standards.
* Liaising with Civil, Structural, Process, and Electrical Engineers to ensure design alignment.
* Supporting the compilation of design deliverables such as P&IDs and design packs.
* Ensuring compliance with quality and British standards in all drawings produced.
* Working with supply chain partners to incorporate vendor information into models and drawings.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Process Engineering
* Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, ACC, or similar digital design tools
* An understanding of UK water company frameworks (e.g., AMP programmes) and standards like WIMES
Why Choose Kier?
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs, including:
* Competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave
* A fantastic matched pension scheme
* Investment opportunities through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Ready to be part of the #constructionrevolution? We can’t wait to see your application!