Senior CAD Technician

What You Will Do

• Produce and coordinate schematics, models, general arrangement drawings, and detailed drawings in accordance with client standards and procedures.
• Generate and supervise the production of CAD models covering architectural, civil, structural, and building services disciplines.
• Manage and oversee facility "As Built" and record model configuration control processes.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with company standards, project requirements, and BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Undertake updates and modifications to facility drawings to maintain accurate records and information management.
• Complete and supervise site surveys, ensuring redline changes and asset information are captured accurately.
• Perform model audits and quality reviews prior to issue to customers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee technical quality assurance by independently reviewing, approving, and coordinating multidisciplinary CAD deliverables.
• Manage and maintain CAD templates, block libraries, and modelling standards to ensure consistency across projects.
• Estimate tasks and oversee delivery in line with Service Level Indicators (SLIs), budgets, and agreed timescales.
• Monitor project progress and associated costs against estimates.
• Ensure compliance with company security procedures, health and safety requirements, and safe systems of work.
• Mentor and support trainees and CAD Technicians, helping to develop technical capability across the team.

Experience & Skills Required

• Extensive knowledge of 2D and 3D architectural and building services coordination.
• Advanced experience using Autodesk software including AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP.
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, ReCap, and Point Cloud data would be advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated IT systems.
• Strong understanding of Common Data Environments (CDEs) and document management systems.
• Extensive experience producing CAD models, libraries, templates, and associated routines.
• Strong understanding of configuration control principles and model governance.
• Ability to review and select appropriate engineering techniques, procedures, and methodologies.
• Ability to set clear priorities, manage workloads, and support team performance.
• Commitment to working in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to HNC level or above, preferably within a CAD, Engineering, Construction, or Building Services related discipline.
• Autodesk certification from an approved training provider is highly desirable.
• A Building Services background would be advantageous.
• Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
• In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
• Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )

About BakerHicks

Benefits

• Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
• What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development
• BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
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