Senior CAD Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
Our client is an independent transport planning and infrastructure consultancy working across the UK and internationally. The organisation is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join its growing development planning and infrastructure team in London on a permanent basis, supporting a varied portfolio of highway, transport and infrastructure projects.
The Role:
This is a hands-on technical position for someone with strong experience in private-sector development planning CAD. You will contribute to the design and delivery of development highways and associated infrastructure, working closely with clients, co-professionals and internal project teams. Experience of swept path analysis is essential.
The role offers the opportunity to develop technical, project management and client-facing responsibilities within a collaborative consultancy environment. Hybrid working is available, with an expectation of attending the London office at least three days each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing accurate CAD drawings in line with project requirements, company CAD standards, recognised technical guidance and CDM Regulations
- Using AutoCAD to develop effective design solutions for highway, transport and infrastructure projects
- Carrying out swept path analysis and incorporating the results into development planning designs
- Ensuring drawing outputs are delivered on time, within budget and to a consistently high standard
- Maintaining project documentation, including drawing and document issue sheets
- Managing incoming and outgoing data, external references, file naming protocols and CAD filing conventions
- Preparing documents for the Statutory Undertakers diversion estimate process
- Keeping up to date with CAD software developments and contributing to fee proposals and tender documents
Job Requirements:
- Strong experience in consultancy-based development planning, highways or infrastructure CAD
- Expert practical knowledge of AutoCAD and wider CAD processes
- Essential experience of swept path analysis
- Good understanding of highway design principles, technical standards and relevant guidance
- HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, or an equivalent qualification
- Working towards EngTech or Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
- A proactive approach, with the ability to seek clear briefings, manage priorities and maintain accurate technical records
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
- Long service leave
- Healthcare, insurance and lifestyle benefits
- Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with regular company and team events
If you are an experienced Senior CAD Technician with AutoCAD, highway design and swept path analysis expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to progress within a growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy. Apply now to take the next step in your career.