Senior CAD Technician - Derby

Responsibilities

• Lead the production, coordination and quality assurance of mechanical design drawings and 3D models.
• Manage CAD workloads and ensure design outputs are delivered to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Supporting the adoption of BIM and digital engineering best practice across the business.
• Coordinate drawing production undertaken by offshore and remote design resources.
• Ensure all designs comply with CDM Regulations, project specifications and company procedures.
• Coordinate design outputs with Civil, Electrical, ICA and Process disciplines.
• Support the identification and resolution of technical queries and design coordination issues.
• Produce and review high-quality layouts, equipment arrangements, pipework designs and detailed engineering drawings.
• Ensure compliance with drawing standards, QA procedures and document control requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams and supply chain partners to improve buildability and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Support BIM delivery and model coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior CAD technicians and designers where required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering design environment.
• Strong CAD background within water, utilities, industrial processing or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced 2D drafting skills with extensive experience using industry-standard CAD software.
• Strong 3D modelling capability and understanding of model-based design principles.
• Proven experience using Autodesk Revit and associated 3D design applications.
• Experience using Bentley ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.
• Understanding of engineering systems, including pumping systems, pipework, valves, treatment equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Broad experience in the use and application of engineering software and digital delivery tools.
• Good understanding of BIM standards, 3D modelling processes and quality assurance requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water and wastewater industry.
• Understanding of treatment works, pumping stations and related mechanical, electrical and civil infrastructure.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 standards and digital engineering workflows.
• Experience coordinating offshore or remote design resources.
• Previous mentoring, supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or capital delivery programmes.