Junior / Senior CAD Technician
Location: Swindon or Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hybrid working available
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior or Senior CAD Technician to join a leading independent sustainability and engineering consultancy. This is an excellent chance to develop your technical skills and contribute to the delivery of innovative, sustainable building designs.
Based in either the Swindon head office or Bristol office, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team, working closely with engineers and other departments to produce high-quality design drawings and documentation. The organisation operates a hybrid working policy, offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Please note: while every effort will be made to accommodate location preferences, some flexibility may be required during the initial training period.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and set up drawings for engineers across multiple disciplines.
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Create and update mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) drawings from engineers’ markups — including plans, layouts, elevations, schematics, and details.
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Maintain and update external reference drawings and project documentation.
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Create and manage CAD blocks for project use.
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Support Revit modelling requirements and assist with BIM coordination tasks.
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Work closely with the BIM Manager to support day-to-day project deliverables and deadlines.
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Uphold company drawing standards and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience
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GCSEs at grade C / 4 or higher (including Maths and Science; Design & Technology desirable).
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Experience using AutoCAD 2D (City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent) preferred — however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.
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Interest in the construction and engineering industry, with a willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
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Strong IT literacy and attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively to meet project deadlines.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary dependent on experience.
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Hybrid working model combining office and remote work.
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Opportunities for professional training and career progression.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing consultancy recognised among the UK’s top employers in its sector.