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CAD Technician
CAD Technician
Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Public Sector
About the Role
North is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join their Design & Engineering team. The role will support the successful delivery of multiple programmes concurrently across North’s Public Service sector.
The CAD Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D and 3D AutoCAD design outputs to support the design, construction, and as-built phases of security and building services installations.
The role will support Building Information Modelling (BIM)-aligned project delivery, ensuring designs are developed, coordinated, and managed in accordance with project BIM requirements and industry standards. This position will report directly to the Head of Design & Engineering and work closely with Technical Design Authorities, project teams, and other disciplines to ensure all drawings and models meet technical standards, coordination requirements, and programme objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Drawing & Design Production
- Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings in line with British Standards, project requirements, and company QA processes.
- Support 3D modelling and BIM outputs using tools such as AutoCAD (3D), where required.
- Develop design packages for:
- CCTV systems
- Access Control systems
- Electrical layouts
- Containment routes
- Service penetrations
Project Lifecycle Deliverables
- Prepare and update drawings and models for:
- Concept design
- Detailed design (Stage 4)
- Construction issue
- As-built / record documentation
- Incorporate redline markups, site feedback, and commissioning updates into final deliverables.
- Ensure outputs align with installation, testing, and handover requirements.
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BIM & Digital Coordination
- Support project delivery in line with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 principles.
- Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE) for managing drawings, models, and revisions.
- Assist with model coordination and clash detection processes.
- Ensure designs are aligned with federated models from other disciplines (MEP, architectural, structural).
- Update drawings and models based on coordination reviews and clash resolution outcomes.
- Support the delivery of digital handover information and asset data, where required.
Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Commissioning Engineers
- Technical Design Authorities
- Project Managers, Installation Engineers, and site teams
- External consultants and design partners
- Support multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring security designs integrate with wider building systems.
Quality & Document Control
- Maintain drawing and model registers, ensuring accurate version control.
- Follow company QA processes and document control procedures.
- Ensure all outputs meet:
- Project standards
- BIM requirements
- Industry regulations
Workload & Delivery
- Support multiple programmes concurrently, managing priorities effectively.
- Deliver work within agreed timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality.
Skills & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D drawing production.
- Experience producing drawings within M&E, building services, or construction environments.
- Solid understanding of:
- Electrical layouts
- Infrastructure and containment systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Working knowledge of BIM processes (Level 2 / ISO 19650 preferred).
- Understanding of:
- Common Data Environments (CDE)
- Model coordination workflows
- Construction design stages and digital deliverables
- Ability to interpret and work with multi-disciplinary design information and models.
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Desirable
- Experience producing drawings for security systems (CCTV, Access Control).
- Familiarity with public sector or critical infrastructure environments.
- Understanding of construction stages and as-built documentation processes.
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry guidelines.
Additional Desirable
- Experience working within public services (local government, NHS, central government, or regulated environments).
- Understanding of public sector funding, procurement, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting transformation or service redesign programmes.
- Relevant professional qualifications and/or membership (e.g., APM, or equivalent).
Benefits
North offers a competitive remuneration package, along with a range of benefits, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Employee assistance programmes
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, North welcomes your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form.
Note: "We can only accept candidates with the Right to Work in the UK."
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