The Manchester Metropolitan University
Estates Records and CAD Officer
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Estates Records & CAD Officer
Grade 5 | Full Time (35 hours per week) | Fixed Term Contract (12–24 months)
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to creating a smarter, more sustainable, and digitally enabled campus. We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Estates Records & CAD Officer to join our Space Management Team within Estates, Facilities & Capital Development.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the University's digital estate transformation by ensuring the accuracy, quality, and accessibility of estate information, technical drawings, and building records across our diverse estate portfolio.
About The Role
Reporting to the Space Data Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the University's estate drawings, space records, and digital building information. You will manage AutoCAD drawings, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) records, and project-related documentation, ensuring information is accurate, compliant, and available to support operational delivery, estate planning, maintenance, capital projects, and strategic decision-making.
You will work closely with colleagues across Estates, Facilities & Capital Development, as well as external consultants and contractors, to ensure estate information is maintained to agreed standards and integrated into the University's developing digital estate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, update, and maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings and estate records.
- Manage Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) drawings and associated documentation.
- Coordinate the receipt, validation, and integration of as-built information from projects.
- Support the development and maintenance of the University's digital estate information systems and Common Data Environment (CDE).
- Ensure compliance with CAD, BIM, document control, and information governance standards.
- Support the maintenance of accurate space records and operational estate data.
- Undertake quality assurance audits to improve the accuracy and consistency of estate information.
- Provide technical drawing and spatial information to support operational and project activities across the University.
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About You
You will have experience managing CAD drawings and estate information within a built environment and possess excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable working with technical information and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
You Should Be Able To Demonstrate
- Significant experience using AutoCAD in a built environment setting.
- Experience maintaining accurate estate drawings and records.
- Knowledge of building services drawings and M&E information.
- Strong document management and information governance skills.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, and project teams.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Experience of BIM principles, Autodesk Docs, SharePoint, and digital information management environments would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's leading modern universities, with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team that plays a vital role in shaping and managing our award-winning campus estate.
We offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working opportunities, and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.
Manchester Met Values
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At Manchester Met, we value diversity and recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce.
To Apply
If you are passionate about digital estate information, CAD management, and helping to shape the future of a smart campus, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via the online portal with an updated CV and covering letter.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
Documents
- 002489.1 Estates Records & CAD Officer (002).pdf (78.09 KB)
- Candidate Pack 2026.pdf (9.16 MB)
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