Overview of Responsibilities
The salary for this role is £34,568 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite workingis expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our dedicated team and contribute to advancing fusion energy. As CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Technician, you will have a key responsibility in supporting the Estates Records Office (ERO) by maintaining and producing 2D CAD drawings and managing technical records across multiple workstreams. The successful candidate will ensure the timely completion of drawing updates, development control closures, and record validations in accordance with high standards of quality and accuracy.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Interpreting mark-ups and performing 2D CAD drawing updates for layouts, schematics, and site plans.
* Applying ERO standards for layers, naming conventions, and metadata.
* Working within established workflows in the Common Data Environment (CDE).
* Using the Asite system to track, submit, and review drawings and records.
* Coordinating with CAD, Revit, and Digital Twin heads to support shared goals.
Salary
£34,568 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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Programme
Department
Estates
Discipline
Engineering
Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF3730P
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* A recognised AutoCAD (2D) qualification, including the capability to interpret and update drawings independently.
* Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to drawing and naming standards.
* Ability to work in an organised manner, demonstrate reliability, and use digital systems effectively.
* Ability in both written and verbal communication.
* An interest in developing skills to support ERO in meeting the evolving needs of the department.
Desirable Requirements:
* Previous experience working in a office team supporting an estates management function.
* Basic understanding of BIM (Building Information Modelling) concepts or Revit software
* Familiarity with drawing review systems (e.g., Asite, Bluebeam) or metadata handling
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.