Alexander Associates
CAD Technician
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We are looking for a talented and motivated CAD Technician to join a growing multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of exciting water and infrastructure projects across the UK.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and senior CAD professionals on a diverse range of clean water, wastewater and wider infrastructure schemes. You'll receive ongoing mentoring, develop your technical skills and play an important role in delivering projects that help improve essential services for communities across the country.
Whether you're looking to build on your existing CAD experience or take the next step towards becoming a Senior CAD Technician, this role offers excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As a CAD Technician, you'll support the production of high-quality engineering drawings and models throughout all stages of project delivery. Working closely with Design Engineers and Senior CAD Technicians, you'll help produce accurate, coordinated design information that meets client requirements and industry standards.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Producing accurate engineering drawings and models using CAD software.
- Supporting the preparation, revision and coordination of design drawings throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensuring all drawings comply with company CAD standards, industry best practice and client specifications.
- Using standard details, templates and design information to prepare engineering drawings efficiently and accurately.
- Working within established quality procedures and design processes.
- Managing your workload to meet project deadlines while accurately recording time spent on tasks.
- Using ProjectWise and other document management systems to manage project information.
- Updating drawings following design reviews and incorporating technical feedback from the wider design team.
- Supporting engineers and senior technicians with a variety of design and project-related activities.
- Continuously developing your technical knowledge through mentoring, training and practical project experience.
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About You
We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for engineering design who enjoys learning, solving problems and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
- 2–3 years' experience using CAD software within an engineering environment.
- Understanding of engineering drawings and drafting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative design team.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- HNC in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience within the water, utilities, rail or wider infrastructure sectors through employment, apprenticeships or placements.
- Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and CAD best practice.
- Experience using ProjectWise or similar document management systems.
- Exposure to Civil 3D, Revit or other 3D modelling software.
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What You'll Bring
You'll Be Someone Who Enjoys Working In a Team, Takes Pride In Producing Accurate Technical Work And Is Committed To Developing Your Engineering Career. You'll Demonstrate
- Strong technical aptitude and enthusiasm for learning.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative approach to working with engineers and designers.
- Good planning, organisation and time management skills.
- A positive attitude and commitment to continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing team delivering projects that support the UK's critical water infrastructure. You'll work on meaningful engineering schemes, receive ongoing support from experienced professionals and benefit from clear career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're looking for a role where you can build your skills, contribute to essential infrastructure projects and grow your career within a forward-thinking engineering consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
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