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First Recruitment Group

Computer Aided Design Designer

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

Freelance

17-11-2025

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Skills

Problem-solving

Job Specifications

Civil CAD Technician

Contract or Permanent

Manchester

Make your mark on the future of water infrastructure.

Our client is looking for a talented Civil CAD Technician to join their growing engineering team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of water and infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality, technically robust designs.

Reporting directly to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead, you’ll play a key role in coordinating, delivering, and maintaining the quality of all drawing and modelling work within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Produce detailed 3D models and 2D construction drawings to a high technical standard
Maintain and update drawing registers, ensuring quality and accuracy
Coordinate design work across multidisciplinary and offshore teams
Support digital delivery using Autodesk Revit, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Mentor and support junior and offshore team members
Ensure all designs meet CDM and QA standards

About You

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Strong 2D drafting and 3D modelling skills (Autodesk Revit essential)
Good working knowledge of CAD standards, QA processes, and digital workflows
Prior experience on water or wastewater projects (essential)
Detail-oriented, proactive, and delivery-driven with strong problem-solving skills

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to delivering sustainable water infrastructure. We offer a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid working options.

About the Company

We are a 360 Recruitment company who have supplied candidates nationally within the UK as well as internationally for 25 years and counting. INDUSTRIES WE COVER: + Oil & Gas + Nuclear + Renewables + Power + Construction + Infrastructure + Water treatment + Manufacturing + Chemicals + Aerospace & Defence OUR SERVICES: + Contract recruitment + Permanent recruitment + Executive search + On-site embedded recruitment support + Talent Mapping + Payroll services + Global mobility solutions + IR35 compliance audits + Workforce ma... Know more