Job Title: CAD & 3D Modelling Designer – Golf Course Construction
Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Role: Permanent, Full-time
Overview
We are recruiting a CAD & 3D Modelling Designer to support the delivery of specialist golf course construction and landshaping projects across the UK.
This is a contractor-side technical role focused on producing buildable earthworks designs and survey-ready 3D terrain models – not just traditional 2D drawings. You'll be directly involved in turning high-level design concepts into practical, construction-ready information used on live projects.
Working closely with golf course architects, engineers, surveyors and site teams, you will help create:
Accurate 3D earthworks models
Survey-grade setting-out data for machine control
Planning and presentation drawings
Fully coordinated construction information that works in real-world conditions
This is a rare opportunity to see your technical work come to life on high-profile golf course developments across the country.
The Role
As a CAD & 3D Modelling Designer, you will play a key role in translating design intent into deliverable construction information.
Earthworks Design & 3D Modelling
Produce detailed 3D earthworks models for golf course projects
Model greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and shaping areas
Generate accurate cut and fill volumes and surface comparisons
Create survey-ready 3D models and GPS machine control data
Update models to reflect site conditions and approved design changes
CAD Drawings & Visual Outputs
Produce high-quality 2D drawings using AutoCAD for planning, tender and construction packs
Create layout plans, sections, profiles and level drawings
Maintain drawing registers and revision control in line with QA procedures
Coordination & Construction Support
Work closely with architects to convert design concepts into buildable models
Liaise with surveyors, site managers, engineers and machine operators
Support technical queries, RFIs and on-site problem-solving
Produce as-built models and updated construction information
Health, Safety & Compliance
Support Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015
Ensure designs consider safe construction sequencing and access
Follow company QA, environmental and H&S requirements
About You Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience producing earthworks designs and 3D models for construction projects
Strong working knowledge of LSS, Civil 3D, or similar civil modelling software
Understanding of earthworks, levels, tolerances and construction methodology
Ability to generate accurate volumes and survey-grade 3D outputs
Practical, construction-minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
Important:
Experience using AutoCAD alone is not sufficient, this role requires hands-on civil/earthworks modelling expertise.
Desirable Experience
Previous involvement in golf course or landscape construction projects
Experience with GPS machine control workflows
Producing drawings and models for planning submissions
Regular collaboration with site teams and contractors
Awareness of UK environmental and construction constraints
What's On Offer
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
Permanent, full-time position
Unique opportunity within a specialist sector
Direct involvement in high-profile UK projects
Collaborative role working closely with site and design teams
Commutable From
Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens, Widnes, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Wales
If you're a CAD & 3D Modelling Designer with strong earthworks modelling skills and a passion for turning creative terrain designs into buildable reality, we'd love to hear from you.
About McCarthy Recruitment
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