CAD Technician (Temporary Works Team)
Job Title: CAD Technician (Temporary Works Team)
Location: Grangemouth / Warrington / Annesley / Stafford / Bristol / Indian Queens
Division: Infrastructure - Environment
Reports to: Principal CAD Technician
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering high-quality projects that create lasting value for communities. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we employ over 3,500 people across our Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services divisions.
Our Infrastructure - Environment business is the UK’s largest Tier 1 contractor in the water and environmental sector, delivering a long-term portfolio of work valued at over £500 million annually. As part of our 2030 Strategy, we continue to expand our in-house design capability across the UK.
Our Temporary Works team plays a critical role across the business, supporting Environment, Highways and Building projects by delivering high-quality, practical and buildable temporary works design solutions.
Purpose of the Role
As CAD Technician you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of CAD Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of temporary works from excavations and working platforms to formwork, falsework & scaffolding. The services also include alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability, and problem/defect resolution.
Key Accountabilities
- Produce high-quality CAD drawings and 3D models to support temporary works design and construction sequencing.
- Support early-stage design development including layout and space proofing.
- Assist engineers with design development, including risk assessments and technical queries.
- Coordinate and manage models in line with Business Management Systems (BMS) requirements.
- Carry out clash detection, model checks and reporting using BIM tools.
- Ensure correct levels of detail (LOD) and information (LOI) across all design outputs.
- Review and coordinate supply chain design models and integrate into project designs.
- Support tender submissions and pre-construction activities as required.
- Contribute to buildable, efficient and value-engineered design solutions.
Key Responsibilities in the Role
- Produce design outputs including general arrangements, models, schedules and surveys.
- Manage and maintain CAD/BIM models, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines.
- Perform model audits, quality checks and ensure compliance before issuing to the CDE.
- Support temporary works design across excavations, working platforms, scaffolding, formwork and falsework.
- Assist with technical coordination between design teams, suppliers and project teams.
- Identify design risks and support mitigation through design development.
- Support construction teams with design queries and technical input during delivery stages.
- Ensure all work complies with CDM regulations, H&S requirements and company standards.
Software & Tools
- Civils 3D (essential)
- AutoCAD 2D/3D (essential)
- Revit (desirable)
- Navisworks Manage (desirable)
- Infraworks (desirable)
About You
- Experience in a CAD Technician role within construction, infrastructure or engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of Civils 3D and AutoCAD.
- Experience working within BIM environments, including model coordination and clash detection.
- Understanding of temporary works or willingness to develop knowledge in this area.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction design processes.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deliverables to deadlines.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable:
- Experience with Revit, Navisworks or other BIM tools.
- Understanding of fabrication, constructability and temporary works design principles.
- Exposure to water, infrastructure or highways projects.
What We Can Offer in Return
With a strong and growing pipeline of work, Galliford Try offers long-term career opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking design team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of complex infrastructure projects while developing your technical and digital design skills.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but feel they can add value. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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