VolkerWessels UK
CAD Technician
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Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units, we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.
CAD Technician
Join VolkerStevin and help shape some of the UK's most exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects. We are seeking a talented CAD Technician to join our Engineering Department and play a key role in supporting the design and delivery of major civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams, transforming concepts into high-quality technical drawings and models that contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.
About the Role
As a CAD Technician, you will produce detailed drawings and models to support our design engineers and site operations teams. Working across a variety of projects, you'll ensure all outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered to the highest standards. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project teams, and site personnel, providing technical support while contributing to the continuous improvement of our engineering capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate, detailed technical drawings and models from information supplied by design engineers and operational teams.
- Prepare As-Built drawings using site records and marked-up drawings.
- Utilise CAD software including AutoCAD LT, AutoTrack, and SketchUp to create high-quality deliverables.
- Ensure all drawings comply with VolkerStevin Engineering CAD standards and quality requirements.
- Support design engineers and project teams by providing technical drafting expertise.
- Carry out informal drawing reviews to promote quality, consistency, and best practice.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to departmental development goals.
- Assist with the identification and closure of design-related non-conformances.
- Proactively manage workload, monitor progress against agreed deadlines, and communicate potential risks.
- Participate in resource planning and departmental meetings.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, project teams, and key stakeholders.
- Attend site visits and project meetings to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.
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About You
We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual who enjoys working within a collaborative engineering environment. You will ideally have:
- Experience producing CAD drawings and models within a civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure environment.
- Demonstrable experience independently producing timber structure, steelwork, and reinforced concrete detailing.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD LT.
- Experience of 3D modelling using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software would be advantageous.
- A basic understanding of structural stability and engineering design principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to share knowledge with others.
If you're looking to make an impact and see your designs come to life on major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Relevant CAD software experience
EngTech or working towards EngTech status with the ICE
Construction industry experience preferred
Highly IT literate including use of CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autotrack, and SketchUp), Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and CDE
Knowledge and experience of technical standards relating to draughting
Basic knowledge of civil engineering construction techniques
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin ensures that our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance
- Flexible working opportunities
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Fairness, inclusion, and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore, a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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