CAD TECHNICIAN – 2D MILTON KEYNES £30,000 – £38,000 DOE KEY DETAILS: 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays 5% monthly pension contributions High-spec workstation and CAD software Supportive, collaborative design environment with clear progression pathways THE COMPANY This is a specialist live events and temporary structures business delivering complex staging, seating and bespoke builds for major projects across the UK. Working at the intersection of technical design and live delivery, the organisation supports a wide range of high-profile events where accuracy, safety and creativity are critical. All design work is delivered in-house, enabling close collaboration between CAD, production and project management teams. This ensures concepts are translated into build-ready drawings that meet structural, regulatory and client requirements. THE ROLE As a CAD Designer you will be responsible for producing detailed construction and fabrication drawings in 2D, along with accurate bills of materials, for staging, grandstands and bespoke temporary structures. Your work will directly support the safe and efficient delivery of live events. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and client-side technical stakeholders, ensuring designs are practical, compliant and clearly communicated. Responsibilities include: Producing detailed construction and fabrication drawings for temporary structures Creating accurate bills of materials for staging, seating and bespoke builds Selecting appropriate materials in line with structural specifications Developing and refining design concepts using CAD software Collaborating with project managers and client technical teams Ensuring compliance with building regulations and industry standards Maintaining awareness of Health & Safety throughout the design process Reporting any equipment defects or areas of risk THE CANDIDATE To succeed in this role, you’ll be an experienced CAD Designer with a strong eye for detail and a solid understanding of construction and fabrication drawings. You’ll be comfortable working on technically complex projects and producing accurate documentation to tight deadlines. You’ll be a collaborative team player, confident communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, and committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards. Experience with temporary structures, staging, seating or live events would be highly advantageous. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all current opportunities. As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build diverse and inclusive teams across the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.