CAD Technician

AJC Recruitment Ltd
Radstock, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Posted
21 Jan 2026 (3 months ago)

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician / Geospatial Technician to join our client providing land, building, BIM, and utility surveys for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will be transforming point cloud data into digital survey outputs that support some of the UK’s most prominent development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects.

This is an office based role so you will be within 1 hour of Midsomer Norton

Your core responsibility is the production of precision-accurate 2D Measured Building and Topographical Plans, derived from 3D Laser Scan and UAV Drone point cloud data using AutoCAD software.

You will be the first point of contact for resolving production challenges and will have the opportunity mentoring new recruits.

Responsibilities

* AutoCAD Processing (Plans, Elevations & Sections)

* Point Cloud Management & Manipulation

* Collaborate With Project Managers To Address Technical Challenges & Amendments

Key Responsibilities

* Meet Project Deadlines

* Meet Accuracy & Quality Standards

* Support New Members of The Team

Training Opportunities

* Advanced AutoCAD Skills

* 3D Revit Modelling

* 2D CAD Quality Auditing

* Navisworks Quality Auditing

In exchange our client offers competitive salary and benefits, flexible working and clear progression opportunities. Sound of interest? Please send CV at your earliest convenience

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