Senior CAD Technician

We are seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join our multidisciplinary team specialising in the design of rail projects across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and checking high-quality CAD drawings and technical documentation across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with CAD standards and design requirements.

About Hexagon

Established in 2013, Hexagon is a UK-based design consultancy specialising in rail depots and train facility infrastructure. We provide full pre-construction and engineering services, turning complex challenges into practical, cost-effective solutions.

With a strong construction heritage, our team delivers safe, stable, and reliable designs, working closely with developers, contractors, and stakeholders. From feasibility studies to detailed design and construction stage support, Hexagon combines technical expertise and real-world experience to ensure projects are buildable, efficient, and tailored to client needs.

Accountabilities

• Assist with management of CAD standards, protocols, and best practices for a multidisciplinary design team, including Structural, Civil, Architectural, MEP, and Track.
• Produce and oversee the production of high-quality 2D and 3D technical drawings using Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks & Recap.
• Assist with the production of technical documents such as risk assessments, reports, specifications, and design approvals.
• Undertake and oversee design supporting administrative duties such as filing incoming drawings and documents, completion of the document issue register in accordance with the company's IMS.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient design integration.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve design conflicts in line with project requirements.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide training to junior team members, promoting best practice and technical excellence.
• Attend design and client meetings, take minutes, and contribute to reviews and problem-solving discussions.
• Support the maintenance of company standards and libraries.
• Ensure all project outputs comply with company standards and procedures, BIM requirements, relevant industry regulations, and specific client standards.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programme, and input into KPI and data collection.
• Undertake site visits and surveys as required.