UK Power Networks
Computer Aided Design Technician
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CAD Design Technician – Capital Programme
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £56,576 plus 3% bonus
Working pattern: Permanent, blended working after probationary period
Closing date: 09/08/2026
Are you an experienced CAD professional who enjoys turning complex technical information into accurate, compliant drawings? UK Power Networks is looking for a CAD Design Technician to join the Capital Programme directorate, supporting the delivery of vital electricity infrastructure projects across the network.
Reporting to the Design Lead, you will produce civil, electrical, circuit, overhead line, and diversion drawings in line with engineer designs, company standards, Codes of Practice, and relevant regulations. Your work will support Capital Programme Connections projects, with potential involvement across APP and Diversions activity.
You will collaborate closely with Civil, Electrical, Circuit/OHL Designers, and Principal Design Coordinators to ensure technical information is correctly interpreted and delivered to the required safety, design, CDM, and quality standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Creating and updating civil substation, electrical substation, circuit, overhead line, and diversion drawings.
- Working from engineer requirements to produce accurate technical drawings and documentation.
- Supporting document control, assurance, and audit processes.
- Complying with CDM Regulations, safety requirements, company drawing standards, and quality procedures.
This is an opportunity to apply your CAD expertise to meaningful infrastructure work that helps keep electricity flowing safely and reliably for customers. You will be part of a dedicated design team, working on technically varied projects while building strong relationships with engineers, planners, estimators, and design coordinators.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with at least three years’ experience using AutoDesk AutoCAD, knowledge of Bentley MicroStation, and experience with drawing or document management systems such as AutoDesk Construction Cloud. You will understand drawing conventions, electrical symbols, OS mapping, CDM requirements, and quality assurance processes, and you will be confident working both independently and as part of a team.
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What We Offer
- Salary of £56,576 plus a 3% bonus.
- Blended working after probation, with three days in the office and two days remote.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Personal pension plan with employer contributions of 8% or 10%.
- Access to tax-efficient benefits, discounted gym membership, occupational health support, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are a detail-focused CAD Design Technician with strong technical drawing skills and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, we would like to hear from you. Apply by 09/08/2026 to be considered. For more information and to view the full job description, please click apply!
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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