CAD Engineer -Land Survey

Advertised by JP Engineering

Location
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary
£32,000 - £40,000 a year Hybrid
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

CAD Engineer – Land Survey

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – initial office-based training/induction period, followed by hybrid working

CAD Engineer – Land Survey | Wigan | Hybrid

Our client is a well-established and growing surveying and engineering company based in Wigan, delivering high-quality surveying and engineering solutions to clients across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced CAD Engineer with a background in producing technical drawings from survey data.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CAD professional looking to develop their career within the surveying and engineering sector. The role will initially be office-based in Wigan to allow for training, familiarisation and integration with the team, before moving to a hybrid working arrangement.

The Role

As a CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings from a variety of survey data. You will work closely with surveyors, engineers and project managers to ensure drawings are produced accurately, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings from survey data
  • Produce drawings from topographical, measured building and utility surveys
  • Interpret and process survey information accurately
  • Work closely with surveyors and project managers
  • Amend and update technical drawings as required
  • Ensure drawings meet project requirements and industry standards
  • Manage workload and deliver projects within agreed timescales
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Strong AutoCAD skills
  • Previous experience working with survey data
  • Experience producing technical drawings within a surveying, engineering or construction environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
  • Good communication skills

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be highly advantageous:

  • Point cloud data and point cloud drawing production
  • Experience with laser scanning
  • Experience producing drawings from laser scan / point cloud survey data
  • Civil 3D experience
  • 3D modelling
  • Background in land surveying, measured building surveying or civil engineering
  • Knowledge of relevant UK surveying and engineering standards

What's on Offer?

  • £30,000 – £40,000 salary, dependent on experience
  • Permanent position
  • Hybrid working following an initial office-based period
  • Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing surveying and engineering business
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting UK survey and engineering projects

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If you are an experienced CAD Engineer with a background in survey drawings, AutoCAD and technical drawing production, and are looking for a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working, we would be keen to hear from you.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in land surveying, measured building surveying, civil engineering, topographical surveying, laser scanning or point cloud drawing production.

Reference 225694723

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