CAD Engineer

We are working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in Manchester who are looking to appoint an experienced CAD Engineer to join their technical team. This is a hands-on role for someone with a background in civil engineering projects, offering exposure to varied and technically challenging schemes.

The Role

As a CAD Engineer, you will support the engineering team by producing accurate technical drawings and design information across a range of civil engineering projects, including infrastructure, highways, drainage, and associated civil works. You will work on live projects from concept through to construction and collaborate closely with engineers and senior technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

Producing and updating 2D technical drawings using AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience advantageous)

Preparing detailed design drawings for highways, drainage, and infrastructure schemes

Working from engineers’ mark-ups, design calculations, and site information

Ensuring drawings comply with company and industry standards

Supporting the wider engineering team with technical documentation

Contributing to project delivery and providing technical input

About You

We are seeking candidates who:

Have 2+ years’ experience in a civil engineering technician or CAD role

Are proficient in AutoCAD

Have experience producing drawings for highways, drainage, or infrastructure projects

Are detail-oriented, technically minded, and able to work independently

Have strong communication skills and a proactive attitude

Are keen to progress within a civil engineering consultancy environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Structured training and career development

Exposure to technically interesting and varied projects

Supportive, friendly Manchester-based team

Clear progression routes to Senior Technician or Design Engineer positions

This role is ideal for an experienced Civil Engineering Technician looking to take the next step in their career and work on high-quality infrastructure projects