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CAD / BIM Technician

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Salary: £45,000–£60,000 DOE

Office‑based during probation, hybrid thereafter

Start date: ASAP

My client is continuing its impressive year‑on‑year growth and is now expanding its UK design team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CAD / BIM Technician to join a thriving engineering environment delivering diverse, technically challenging projects across civil, mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines.

If you’re looking to join a forward‑thinking business with a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative team culture, this role offers exactly that.

The Role

As a CAD / BIM Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the design and delivery of major engineering projects. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Producing high‑quality 2D and 3D models using drawings, surveys, and inputs from the wider project team

• Developing models and participating in design reviews including clash detection, ALM, HAZOP, and other coordination activities

• Generating accurate drawings from models and managing internal issue processes

• Conducting internal QA checks and contributing to continuous improvement

• Collaborating closely with engineers and project teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with preferably a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, along with:

• Experience in a wastewater/water treatment design office, or similar engineering environment

OR a qualification in civil or mechanical engineering

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce neat, accurate, scaled drawings

• Experience with Revit or similar 3D BIM software

• Revit experience in construction or pipework is a strong advantage

• Experience with Plant 3D and Intelligent P&ID is beneficial

• Understanding of BIM file naming conventions, drawing status, and revision control

• Experience working within a Cloud‑Based Common Data Environment (CDE) such as Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and operate within an ISO‑accredited environment

• Willingness to attend occasional site visits for design verification and coordination

This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your technical experience, or to bring your existing expertise and further your career within a expanding engineering team. With continuous business growth and a strong project pipeline, you’ll have the support, exposure, and progression pathways to advance your skills and responsibilities over time.

Interview Process

The process is designed to be straightforward and personable:

• Stage 1: A 30‑minute Microsoft Teams call, an informal conversation to get to know you, and for you to get to know the team

• Stage 2: If successful, you’ll be invited to the Leeds office for a face‑to‑face interview

My client is actively recruiting, and with the team continuing to grow, this is a fantastic opportunity, don’t miss out.

Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle for this role