CAD Technician in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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CAD Technician

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  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire
  • £40000 - £45000/annum
  • Construction
  • Permanent
Date posted: 25/09/2026 11:39:45 AM

Description

Overview: A growing infrastructure business is looking to recruit a CAD Technician to join its expanding Design Team in the Wakefield area. This is a great opportunity for a CAD Technician with experience in water and wastewater, or a wider civil engineering / infrastructure background, to support the delivery of engineering projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction. As a CAD Technician, you will work within a multidisciplinary design team to produce accurate, practical and buildable design information, working closely with engineers, designers, project teams and clients. Key Responsibilities: * Produce and develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. * Use AutoCAD LT to produce plans, sections, details and general arrangement drawings. * Convert engineer mark-ups, survey information and client requirements into clear, accurate and buildable drawings. * Support design development from concept through to detailed design and construction. * Review survey and site information to support design development and pre-construction activities. * Work closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical design solutions. * Respond to CAD, BIM and drawing queries during design and construction. * Assist with resolving technical drawing and model issues. * Ensure design information is delivered to the required quality, programme and project standards. * Follow company procedures relating to quality, environmental and information management. Qualifications & Experience: * Previous experience as a CAD Technician, Civil CAD Technician or similar. * Strong 2D CAD skills, particularly AutoCAD. * Water and wastewater experience is highly desirable, although relevant infrastructure or civil engineering experience will also be considered. * Sound understanding of civil engineering design principles, terminology and drawing standards. * Experience with Civils 3D, Revit or other 3D CAD software would be beneficial. * Knowledge of UK water industry standards, CDE workflows or CDM Regulations would be advantageous. * Good communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach. * Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport would be advantageous. Benefits: * 25 days annual leave. * Career progression opportunities within a growing design team. * Opportunity to work on a range of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects. * Supportive multidisciplinary design environment with opportunities to develop your CAD Technician career. Interested in developing your career as a CAD Technician across water and wider infrastructure projects? Apply today to find out more

Job Details

Location Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £40000 - £45000/annum
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