CAD Technician Structural Steel
Location: Walsall
Overview
Poolhall Recruitment is looking for a CAD Technician to join a professional fabrication office team. You will support the design, manufacture, and installation of structural steelwork across the wastewater, energy, and transport sectors.
This role includes preparing general arrangement and fabrication drawings, conducting site surveys, assisting with accurate estimating, and working closely with clients and engineers to deliver high-quality project outputs.
Key responsibilities
Drawing & design
Create GA and fabrication drawings to BSEN standards using AutoCAD (2D) and relevant 3D packages
Include welding symbols and material specifications in line with BSEN 1090
Conduct site surveys
Prepare preliminary drawings and BOMs for estimating purposes
Use modular design principles where appropriate
Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external engineers to ensure drawing quality
Produce full drawing and documentation packs for fabrication
Project coordination & client support
Attend site visits and design/client meetings
Handle technical queries and confirm project requirements
Procurement & documentation
Generate a bill of materials
Request and compare supplier quotations, place orders where needed
Ensure accurate and consistent document control within project folders
Issue Declarations of Performance and UCKA Certificates
Requirements
Essential
Experience in structural steelwork and medium/heavy engineering
Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and knowledge of BSEN standards
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively
High level of attention to detail
Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Advanced Steel
Background in the water industry or construction
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