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CAD Technician – Scottish Water SR27 Enterprise Programme
About the Role
Join a dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team in Scotland! Support a team of talented technicians and shape the future of the water industry as a CAD Technician in our rapidly growing Scottish offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, and Perth).
AECOM was recently named one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise—a £6 billion multi-year programme transforming Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential extension). You’ll receive hands-on experience delivering this high-impact work, driving sustainable design solutions, and helping Scotland reach net zero goals.
Work alongside a talented, diverse team with a hybrid flexible model to balance work and life. This opportunity is unparalleled, offering long-term, meaningful impact on Scottish infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently using established civil engineering knowledge and best practices to provide meaningful input to the design process.
- Technical accountability for a major phase or component of a project, leading workflow coordination with multiple engineering disciplines.
- Collaborate in the iterative design process, ensuring CAD models meet engineering and industry standards.
- Support the CAD Lead in maintaining CAD standards, best practices, and digital processes (modelling, content creation, advanced digital developments).
- Provide technical expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and document management systems.
- Gather, correlate, and analyse basic engineering data via well-defined methods.
- Take part in detailed or routine engineering assignments requiring calculations, data validation, and coordination.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills
- Certified minimum qualification: HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
- Technical proficiency in:
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Civil 3D (knowledge of mass grading, drainage, pipenets, corridor modelling, and survey integration)
- Common Data Environment experience (e.g., ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
- Familiarity with 3D modelling software (e.g., ReCap, Revit)
- Experience in model validation and coordination (e.g., Navisworks)
- Ability to work independently using established best practices.
- Strong collaborative abilities to support multi-disciplinary teams in design processes.
Additional Information
- AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and offers interview guarantees to applicants with disabilities.
- Anti-fraud commitment:
- Conditional on in-person onboard agreement (Day 1 employer visit in Glasgow).
- Recruitment process follows EEO guidelines, ensuring strict confidentiality.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering complete project lifecycle solutions—from consulting, design, engineering, and construction to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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Why work at AECOM?
- Global leadership: Fortune 500 firm, $16.1B revenue (FY 2025).
- State-of-the-art expertise: Digital transformation, AI, and BIM for infrastructure.
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion at its core.
- Hybrid flexible working for unstructured productivity.
- Career growth opportunities through AECOM University, mentorship, and networking.
- Dynamic opportunities—whether office-based, remote, or client-site.
- Diverse benefits package: Health, well-being, basics, plus personalised options to fit your lifestyle.
- Impact-driven work: Designs the world’s critical systems (water, transport, energy, environment) and delivers sustainable legacies.
"Join a global firm where your integrity, innovation, and pioneering spirit grow alongside us!"
Key Benefits
✔ Industry-leading technology & professional development ✔ Hybrid flexible working (opting for full-time, part-time, or flexible work) ✔ Strong employee benefits (healthcare, pension, discounts) plus global recognition ✔ Sustainable, impactful projects with direct contribution to national infrastructure ✔ Supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture ✔ Growth & leadership opportunities through internal training programmes
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Apply now and shape the future of Scottish water infrastructure!
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