CAD Technician

RPS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water services is seeking a CAD Technician to join their Water Consultancy team in Birmingham. The role involves preparing engineering drawings and ensuring compliance with CAD standards while working on projects that support water infrastructure. Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD and ideally possess a relevant engineering qualification. The company offers a supportive and flexible working environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible working environment

Support for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and similar packages for creating and modifying technical drawings.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit is an advantage.
• A full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce engineering drawings.
• Assist engineers in preparation of technical details.
• Ensure compliance with CAD standards.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Experience in civil and structural design

Understanding of relevant regulations

Familiarity with BIM

Education

HNC in relevant engineering subject

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the CAD Technician role at RPS. We are currently in the market to recruit a CAD Technician to join our Water Consultancy team operating across the UK. You’ll work on AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment. RPS Water Consulting is a team of engineers, designers, modellers, and data analysts providing asset management and operational strategy development to our water industry clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of projects across a variety of major long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK.
• Seek to achieve positive outcomes for the projects and community.
• Work closely with other senior and principal engineers and other stakeholders supporting project delivery.
• Prepare and produce engineering drawings, and assist engineers in preparation of technical details.
• Assist in training junior staff or new team members on CAD software and best practices.
• Ensure quality assurance systems and procedures are followed.
• Compliance with and development of CAD standards and standard CAD blocks.

Qualifications

• HNC in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and similar packages for creating and modifying technical drawings
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit would be an advantage
• Experience in civil and structural design, reinforcement detailing and MEICA design
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in drawings and compliance with industry standards
• Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in the water industry
• Familiarity with construction methods, equipment and materials used in water infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with BIM and integration of CAD with data management software and add-ins, including intelligent P+IDs
• A full driving licence

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we work with you to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.