The CAD technician will produce professional drawings, graphics and digital content to accompany reports and contract documentation for a wide range of engineering scenarios. This is not a generic drawing office role. You will be producing detailed construction information for below ground structures, podium decks and roof level drainage systems where accuracy and coordination are critical. You will work directly with senior engineers to translate marked-up PDFs, sketches and design calculations into clear, buildable CAD packages. You will also help maintain and develop our technical detail library. Training will be provided in our specialist areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
You will be responsible for producing coordinated drawing packages to support:
- Basement waterproofing designs in accordance with BS 8102.
- Podium decks and buried roof build-ups.
- Blue roofs and controlled flow roof drainage systems.
- Green roofs and integrated SuDS features.
- Attenuation systems, geocellular tanks and drainage layouts.
Typical outputs will include:
- GA plans, sections and construction details.
- Setting out information.
- Waterproofing zoning drawings.
- Drainage layouts and invert schedules.
- Coordination drawings based on architect and structural engineer information.
- Drawing revisions through planning, tender and construction stages.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Minimum HNC/HND in relevant draughting and design.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CAD Technician within civil, structural, architectural or roofing related construction.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Experience producing detailed construction drawings rather than concept visuals.
- Experience working from architect and structural engineer drawings.
- Understanding of drainage layouts and basic levels is desirable.
- Experience with Revit or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
- Good time management and the ability to manage several drawing packages at once.
- Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to interact with a range of people including clients, contractors and consultants.
- Knowledge of structural waterproofing, roofing or SuDS would be a strong advantage but is not essential.
- A valid UK driving licence.
WHAT EPG OFFERS:
- Structured training leading toward senior CAD Technician, CSSW structural waterproofing design qualifications and mentoring from industry recognised specialists who author UK guidance.
- Clear progression route.
- Exposure to a wide range of projects, from high value basements and podium decks to flagship SuDS and sports developments.
- Support for continued professional development, including external courses and professional membership fees where relevant.
- Friendly, collaborative working environment in our Warrington office, with flexibility by agreement once established in the role.
BENEFITS:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
If you are interested in this role, please apply here.
