19 Cad Operator jobs in the United Kingdom

About the Role
Our client is seeking a skilled CAD Operator to join their team, supporting the design and delivery of ventilation installation projects. These projects typically involve the installation of ductwork systems, kitchen canopies, and associated ventilation equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed technical drawings, ensuring compliance with specifications and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce precise 2D and/or 3D drawings for ventilation installation projects, including ductwork layouts and kitchen canopy designs.

• Interpret design briefs, site surveys, and specifications to develop detailed plans.

• Update and amend existing drawings as required by engineers or project managers.

• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.

• Collaborate closely with the design, engineering, and project teams to meet project deadlines.

• Maintain organised records of drawings, revisions, and related documentation.

• Assist in preparing technical documents and design presentations when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CAD Operator, ideally within the ventilation or M&E industry.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (experience with other CAD software is an advantage).

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This regional building services design consultancy is based in north Leeds and made a name for itself through providing high quality design work to a number of clients in the commercial and high-tech sectors.

Over the years they have been investing heavily in BIM, but CAD still has a crucial role, hence this opportunity for you as a CAD Technician.

With this M&E CAD Operator role they are looking for someone who is comfortable working with AutoCAD and has been focusing on producing building services (M&E) drawings for the last few years.

The projects they undertake are varied, ranging from relatively straight forward retail schemes to large commercial offices and complex (especially from a coordination point of view) factories and data centres.

The role is based north of Leeds with limited public transport options while there is ample on site parking. Due to the complexity of the projects undertaken, the team predominantly works in the office, particularly as their CAD machines are desktop computers rather than laptops!

In terms of rewards, the practice is offering 25 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, bonus and a range of tax friendly benefits such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme as well as a salary of c. 35k depending upon your level of experience.

If this sounds like you and you are looking to continue using AutoCAD rather than cross over to Revit, get in touch so we can discuss the next stage of your journey with this brilliant north Leeds based company.

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.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a skilled CAD Operator to join their team, supporting the design and delivery of ventilation installation projects. These projects typically involve the installation of ductwork systems, kitchen canopies, and associated ventilation equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed technical drawings, ensuring compliance with specifications and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce precise 2D and/or 3D drawings for ventilation installation projects, including ductwork layouts and kitchen canopy designs.

• Interpret design briefs, site surveys, and specifications to develop detailed plans.

• Update and amend existing drawings as required by engineers or project managers.

• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.

• Collaborate closely with the design, engineering, and project teams to meet project deadlines.

• Maintain organised records of drawings, revisions, and related documentation.

• Assist in preparing technical documents and design presentations when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CAD Operator, ideally within the ventilation or M&E industry.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (experience with other CAD software is an advantage).

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Join Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as a CAD Operator and play a vital role in supporting firefighter safety with your technical expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your AutoCAD skills to create critical building and site plans that directly impact operational efficiency and community safety.

CAD Operator
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PP

• 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Perman.

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Job Responsibility AutoCAD • Managing and implementing enhancements to our Autocad system • Responsibility for producing all drawings from initial design to as built including prefabrication drawings. • Developing marked up layouts into working AutoCAD drawings to enable installation of service on site Administrative • Administrative support to our estimating and contracting teams to provide assistance in take offs/ordering materials/issuing information • To compile end of project documentation including record drawings and OMI’s for issue to clients. Skills/Qualifications • In depth knowledge of AutoCAD software • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office • Prior experience of working in a Building Services Environment • The successful candidate will be expected to undertake paid Continual Professional Development in order to enhance skills • A driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will have to undergo CRB Clearance

Job Responsibility AutoCAD • Managing and implementing enhancements to our Autocad system • Responsibility for producing all drawings from initial design to as built including prefabrication drawings. • Developing marked up layouts into working AutoCAD drawings to enable installation of service on site Administrative • Administrative support to our estimating and contracting teams to provide assistance in take offs/ordering materials/issuing information • To compile end of project documentation including record drawings and OMI’s for issue to clients. Skills/Qualifications • In depth knowledge of AutoCAD software • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office • Prior experience of working in a Building Services Environment • The successful candidate will be expected to undertake paid Continual Professional Development in order to enhance skills • A driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will have to undergo CRB Clearance

Search Consultancy are looking for a Junior CAD Operator for an immediate start in Deeside, North Wales.

• Large Industrial Regeneration Project
• M&E
• DRG's
• 10 hours per day
• Long term
• Site based

Duties will include printing off 2D/3D drawings for bespoke M&E installation, operate and print from 3D, sanitise and print off DRG's for site team, reduce layers and print, maintain records, interpret designs when required, and all associated tasks as required.

Candidates will require:

• A valid CSCS card
• A valid City & Guilds qualification i.e AutoCAD 2D design / Electrical Installation
• A degree in Civil Engineering / Construction / Design / Architecture would be advantageous
• Experience using software systems such as REVIT / AutoCAD / Navisworks etc
• M&E Knowledge: Strong understanding of M&E building services systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, electrical distribution, lighting, containment (cable tray/trunking), BMS, etc.
• The relative site experience is preferred but not essential
• Own PPE
• Checkable references

This position is for up to four to five months.

Please call PETE at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on (phone number removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Assistant CAD Technician / Designer

Salary: £30,000 DOE + Benefits | Office-based with occasional remote work and UK site visits

The role

We’re hiring an Assistant CAD Technician / Designer to produce fabrication drawings for client approval. You’ll read and interpret architects’ drawings, apply product knowledge, and provide clear design solutions. You’ll take direction from a Design Co-ordinator and Contracts Manager, and liaise with customers, suppliers and contractors. Occasional site visits to take dimensions and capture key design information.

You’ll handle multiple live projects at once, typically ranging from £,000 to 00,000, so strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.

What you’ll do

• Produce accurate fabrication drawings and documentation for approval
• Read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings and specifications
• Apply product knowledge to propose practical design solutions
• Take site measurements with simple surveying equipment
• Coordinate with internal leads, clients, suppliers and contractors
• Manage revisions and maintain tidy records across several projects

What you’ll bring

• HND (minimum) in Computer Aided Draughting & Design
• 2+ years’ experience in an architectural, engineering or construction environment
• Experience of Tekla Structural Designer OR AutoCAD
• Confident with Outlook and Excel (Windows)
• Strong numeracy, analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to balance a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Clear, professional communication and a good telephone manner
• Full, clean UK driving licence

My Client

Established, design-led supplier working with architects and fabricators on steel gratings and louvres for wall cladding, screening, balustrading and fencing. Projects across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

Role- CAD Technician

Salary- £30,000- £37,000 per annum plus benefits (Dependent on experience)

Type- Permanent

Location- Stafford

My client design and manufactures a range of bespoke commercial rooms for a variety of clients. They are looking to take on a CAD Technician, on a permanent basis, in Stafford.

The CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Be Degree/ HND/ HNC qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a similar Engineering subject
• Graduate level will be considered as well as those with 2-5 years’ or more of industry experience working in a CAD / design role
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of CAD software – Inventor or Revit
• Experience with Joinery, or any form of woodwork is desirable, but not a necessity
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office programmes
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well alone as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel as required as a large part of the role to customer sites, both in the UK and abroad
• Someone who is keen to progress and develop with a company long term

The CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working as part of the Drawing Office
• Supporting both the Projects and Process Engineering teams
• Working to produce drawings using Inventor CAD software
• Creating layouts and detailed drawings in line with standards
• Keeping on top of project schedules
• Checking and reviewing drawings

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.

Many thanks, Premier Group