M&E CAD Technician
Central London
TH24042025CAD
Mechanical & Electrical
Hybrid, Permanent

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Discipline: Building Services, CAD

Speciality: AutoCAD, Mechanical

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £40000 - £50000 (negotiable)

Benefits: plus benefits

Apply by: 30/06/2025

Min Experience: 3 years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Company

Our Client is a leading heat network consultancy playing a leading role in the decarbonisation of

heat in the UK. They have established themselves as the leading experts on how to specify, design, deliver and operate low temperature heat networks. They provide end-to-end expertise in the development of district heating networks, from feasibility assessments to the detailed design of city-wide schemes.

The Position

  • As the CAD Technician you will be responsible for creating 2D and 3D drawings based upon project specifications.
  • Converting sketches, as-built records, and technical details into thorough and accurate digital drawings.
  • Working closely with project engineers to develop detailed designs and schematics, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to project specifications, and company drafting standards.
  • Working within the Building System Design department providing ad-hoc support to the Quality Assurance, Optimisation, Asset Management, Industry Standards and Delivery teams.
  • Build up engineering and design expertise within the design departments, providing ad-hoc support where required and to supplement career development.

Your core activities will include:

  • Convert as-built records into digital CAD drawings (2D layouts and schematics).
  • Produce 2D layouts and schematics.
  • Perform ad-hoc drafting of sectional drawings and 3D arrangements.
  • Conduct ad-hoc visits to sites to support on drafting activities.
  • Ensure standardisation and accuracy of all outputs, in line with industry standards.

The Person

As the CAD Technician it is essential that you have a strong technical understanding of relevant CAD software, understand engineering drawings, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.

  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant software packages.
  • Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation – i.e. schematics and layouts for district heating, communal heating, and hot water systems
  • Understanding of drafting standards and procedures, and is a detail orientated individual who has the ability to maintain high CAD drafting standards.
  • Effective communicator and collaborative individual who can work closely with the company’s design engineering team
  • Strong organisation skills when delivering CAD outputs in line with agreed programme when working with design engineering teams
  • Can ensure that document management processes and procedures are maintained.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid annual leave with ability to buy 5 extra days per annum
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Matched Pension contributions at 5%
  • Free fruit, bread, milk, tea, coffee provided
  • A great culture with lots of opportunities to socialise with food and drink provided
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced Eye care scheme
  • Spectrum Life Total Mental Health platform

Apex M&E Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this company

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

As the CAD Technician it is essential that you have a strong technical understanding of relevant CAD software, understand engineering drawings, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant software packages.

  • Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation – i.e. schematics and layouts for district heating, communal heating, and hot water systems
  • Understanding of drafting standards and procedures, and is a detail orientated individual who has the ability to maintain high CAD drafting standards.
  • Effective communicator and collaborative individual who can work closely with the company’s design engineering team
  • Strong organisation skills when delivering CAD outputs in line with agreed programme when working with design engineering teams
  • Can ensure that document management processes and procedures are maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As the CAD Technicianyou will be responsible for creating 2D and 3D drawings based upon project specifications.
  • Converting sketches, as-built records, and technical details into thorough and accurate digital drawings.
  • Working closely with project engineers to develop detailed designs and schematics, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to project specifications, and company drafting standards.
  • Working within the Building System Design department providing ad-hoc support to the Quality Assurance, Optimisation, Asset Management, Industry Standards and Delivery teams.
  • Build up engineering and design expertise within the design departments, providing ad-hoc support where required and to supplement career development.

Your core activities will include:

  • Convert as-built records into digital CAD drawings (2D layouts and schematics).
  • Produce 2D layouts and schematics.
  • Perform ad-hoc drafting of sectional drawings and 3D arrangements.
  • Conduct ad-hoc visits to sites to support on drafting activities.
  • Ensure standardisation and accuracy of all outputs, in line with industry standards.

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