CAD Technician

Guildford
1 month ago
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Role: CAD Technician
Location: Guildford (with hybrid & flexible working
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Private Medical + PackageAre you looking for a role where your technical skills make a real impact?
We have an excellent opportunity for a CAD Technician to join a leading EPC Engineering Team delivering complex projects from concept through to commissioning.

About the Organisation

This is a well-established & fast growing Engineering Business with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sites.

The engineering function is central to its success, combining mechanical and process engineering principles with practical problem-solving to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.

You will work closely with project managers and engineers, gaining exposure to design, construction and commissioning activities while contributing to projects that make a lasting difference.

The CAD Technician Role

You will be involved in projects from planning through to handover, producing and managing drawings, supporting project documentation and contributing to engineering solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. This is a hands-on role where you will work across multiple disciplines and learn from experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities of the CAD Technician:

Carry out and document site surveys
Produce and update planning and layout drawings plus P&IDs
Manage drawing compliance and issue registers
Review and supervise drawings from contractors
Support project managers with contract documentation and construction deliverables

What We're Looking For

Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs
Experience with 3D modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D or similar)
Knowledge of point cloud surveys and 3D data management
Degree or apprenticeship in engineering and experience in project environments
Strong MS Office skills

What's On Offer for this CAD Technician Role

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with matched contributions
Private medical cover after probation
Life assurance and health cash plan
Career development support including mentoring and professional registration

Location

Based in Guildford with occasional site visits.
Commutable from Woking, Farnborough, Reading, Crawley, Basingstoke and surrounding areas (around 60 minutes' drive).

This CAD Technician role will appeal to someone who enjoys technical challenges, values flexibility and wants to contribute to projects that make a real difference. I

If this sounds like you, apply below today.

CAD Technician / AutoCAD / SolidWorks / 2D CAD / 3D CAD / AutoCAD 3D / P&ID / Engineering Drawings / Layout Design / Point Cloud Surveys / 3D Modelling / 3D Data Management / EPC Projects / Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering / Construction Documentation / Commissioning Support / Site Surveys / Drone Survey / GPS Survey / MS Office / Guildford / Woking / Farnborough / Reading / Crawley / Basingstoke / Hybrid Working / Flexible Working / Engineering Projects

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