CAD Technician

Job Description:

CAD Technician

Location: Coventry
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Our client is a well-established engineering and construction organisation seeking a CAD Technician to join their central design function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong 2D AutoCAD skills who is looking to develop their technical capability and progress within a structured engineering environment.

The Role

As a CAD Technician, you will provide CAD support from the drawing office, producing high-quality engineering drawings and associated documentation in collaboration with designers, estimators, project managers, and engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD, with occasional exposure to 3D work (training provided where required)
• Ensuring all drawings meet agreed CAD and BIM standards
• Maintaining QA procedures, including drawing registers and document control
• Working to agreed timescales and liaising closely with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Assisting engineers with data input, coordinated setting-out drawings, and schedules
• Issuing drawings to site teams and clients accurately and on time
• Confidently communicating with clients via phone and email as required

About You

You will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of two A-Levels (or equivalent)
• GCSEs (grade C or above) in Maths, English, and Science
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience within the construction or engineering sector
• Hands-on experience using AutoCAD

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ownership of work quality
• Flexible and willing to support wider team needs
• Friendly, professional, and customer-focused
• Able to manage short-term deadlines without losing sight of broader objectives
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Motivated to develop professionally, including learning 3D AutoCAD and BIM workflows

Why Apply?

This role offers a supportive environment with clear development opportunities, exposure to a variety of engineering projects, and the chance to build long-term technical capability within a respected organisation.