CAD TECHNICIAN
CAD Technician
We are seeking a 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 high-quality CAD drawings and technical documentation across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with CAD standards and design requirements.
About Hexagon
Hexagon is a multidisciplinary provider of pre-construction services and design management for rail depots and bespoke projects. We work with various disciplines, offering complete rail infrastructure design solutions nationwide.
With 10 years of experience delivering complete design packages across the UK rail infrastructure through our complete in-house specialists.
To achieve our promise of being specialist providers of pre-construction services and design management for UK rail infrastructure, we have established our core values as Innovative visionaries, likable and personable, knowledgeable and competent, passionate, positive and determined.
Accountabilities:
- Produce 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 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 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.
- Input into KPI and data collection.
- Undertake site visits and surveys as required.
The Person:
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification related to the build environment.
- EngTech (ICE) Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or working towards qualification.
- Minimum 2+ years of civil engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks & Recap
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A valid driving licence, and willingness to travel to sites.
The Specifics:
- Location: Morley, Leeds
- Hours: 08:00am – 17:00pm
- Contract: Full-time/Permanent
- Salary: Competitive based on experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Hexagon is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from everyone. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and respectfully. If you need help with your application, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Benefits:
- 24 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Health care insurance
- We provide flexible, agile working availability to roles where jobs permit
- Training, personal development and higher education support
- Enrolment in the company pension scheme
