CAD Technician
CAD Technician £35,000 – £40,000 | Leicester / Derby / Warwick | Own Transport Required
Are you an experienced Structural CAD Technician or Structural Engineering Design Engineer looking for your next career move? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Midlands‑based engineering consultancy who are expanding their Structural Engineering team across Leicester, Derby and Warwick. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of structural design, heritage, refurbishment and new‑build engineering projects, alongside a highly skilled and award‑winning team.
You will work with Chartered Engineers, mid‑level designers and graduates to produce high‑quality technical drawings, 3D models and design documentation for a wide variety of structural engineering projects.
Projects will include:
Bespoke new‑build structures
Complex refurbishment schemes
Heritage and conservation engineering
Sustainable and low‑carbon design solutionsThis is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys technical accuracy, problem‑solving and contributing to innovative structural solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Producing accurate structural drawings for concept, preliminary and detailed design
Using AutoCAD and Revit to create 2D and 3D structural models
Collaborating with engineers, architects, developers and contractors
Ensuring accuracy, attention to detail and adherence to design standards
Supporting multiple projects across offices when required (travel essential)What We’re Looking For
3+ years’ experience as a Structural Technician or Structural CAD Technician
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit (essential)
Experience producing drawings for structural engineering projects
Ability to communicate with internal teams and external professionals
High level of accuracy, organisation and ownership of work
Proactive mindset and strong teamwork skills
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (required due to travel between offices)Why Apply? Our client offers a fantastic environment for career development with strong engineering values, excellent training pathways and a collaborative culture.
Salary & Benefits
£35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas closure)
Annual profit share (typically 2.5%)
AXA private healthcare, dental & optical cashback
Annual salary reviews
Pension scheme
Professional subscriptions & exam fees paid
Training courses, CPDs, workshops & mentoring
Free on‑site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Friendly, flexible and supportive workplace cultureInterested? If you're a Structural Engineering Design Engineer or Structural CAD Technician looking for a new challenge in the Midlands, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy