CAD Technician
Calibre Search
London · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£30,000 – £34,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
London, London
Category
Engineering
I'm currently working with a well-established transport and infrastructure consultancy looking to strengthen its technical team with the appointment of a Design Technician.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2+ years' experience in highway design, transport planning or a related engineering environment who enjoys producing high-quality technical drawings and supporting development-focused projects.
Working within a collaborative team, you'll be involved in delivering preliminary highway and junction designs, access arrangements, swept path assessments and professional graphics that support planning and transport projects across the UK.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD
Preparing highway access and junction layouts, including priority junctions, roundabouts and signalised junctions
Undertaking Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack
Producing high-quality graphics and figures using GIS and graphic design software
Supporting the delivery of transport planning and infrastructure projects
Working closely with engineers and transport planners to develop design solutions
Contributing to reports, presentations and client deliverables
About You
I'm keen to speak with candidates who have:
A qualification in Civil Engineering, Geography, Transport Planning or a related discipline (HNC/HND/Degree)
At least 2 years' relevant industry experience
Experience using AutoCAD
Working knowledge of AutoTrack for vehicle tracking assessments
Exposure to development-focused transport planning or highway design projects
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with GIS, CorelDRAW or similar graphics packages would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
In return, you'll receive:
Competitive salary based on experience
25 days annual leave, increasing with service
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Enhanced pension provision
Life assurance and death-in-service cover
Cycle-to-work and travel loan schemes
Annual bonus scheme
Modern IT equipment and software
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
If you're a Design Technician looking to develop your career within a respected transport and infrastructure consultancy, I'd be interested in having a confidential conversation.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business
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