CAD Technician

Fully remote

Talent Shore

Posted 13 Nov 2026

CAD Technician – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Remote Opportunity | UK Working Hours

Talent Shore is partnering with an established UK engineering consultancy to recruit a CAD Technician to join their growing team.

Have an eye for detail, a passion for technical design and the skills to turn engineering concepts into accurate drawings?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working alongside the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors, you'll play an important role in supporting the design process, producing technical drawings and helping bring engineering projects to life.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a technical environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

The Role

As CAD Technician, you'll be responsible for facilitating drawing and design work in line with project requirements and direction from senior members of the engineering team.

You'll work closely with the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors, supporting the preparation and development of engineering drawings while ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate drawing and design work as directed by the CAD Manager, Project Engineers and Directors
  • Support the preparation and development of technical drawings for engineering projects
  • Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to support design requirements
  • Ensure drawing work is completed accurately and in line with project expectations
  • Maintain a strong focus on quality and customer requirements
  • Contribute to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Identify opportunities for improvements, process changes and innovation
  • Support the maintenance of high standards across drawing and design activities

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with a technical mindset, strong attention to detail and an interest in civil engineering and infrastructure design.

Ideally, you'll bring:

  • Previous experience in a CAD Technician or technical drawing role
  • Experience supporting engineering design projects
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • The ability to interpret technical requirements and follow design instructions
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively with engineers and wider project teams
  • A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Switched-on, proactive and personable
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality work
  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities
  • A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
  • Adaptable and willing to learn
  • Comfortable working independently while taking direction from senior colleagues

If you're a CAD Technician looking to develop your experience within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you.