CAD / Design Technician

Freelance M&E (Mechanical Bias) CAD / Design Technician

Location: Milton Keynes – office-based, 3 days per week

Rate: £300–£325/day

Contract: Freelance with potential to move into a permanent role

Overview

We are supporting a public sector organisation seeking a freelance M&E CAD / Design Technician (mechanical bias) to support ongoing building services projects.

This role sits between CAD production and early-stage design support, assisting the team through RIBA Stage 3. It is not a lead design role but requires a working understanding of building services systems.

Key Responsibilities

Production of M&E drawings using AutoCAD (Revit beneficial)

Supporting the development of designs through RIBA Stages 2–3

Assisting with mechanical services layouts (HVAC, plant rooms, distribution)

Working from engineer input to help develop coordinated and buildable designs

Contributing to performance specifications and technical documentation

Liaising with internal teams to support project delivery and coordination

Required Experience

Background in M&E / Building Services, with a mechanical bias preferred

Experience as a CAD Technician or Junior/Intermediate Design Engineer

Strong AutoCAD capability (Revit advantageous)

Exposure to RIBA Stage 2–3 design development

Understanding of building services systems (HVAC, etc.)

Able to support design—not just produce drawings

Desirable

Previous experience in a public sector or local authority environment

Exposure to performance specifications / design documentation

Experience working in consultancy or D&B contractor environments

Important Note

This role is not a senior or lead design position. It is suited to someone who can bridge the gap between CAD and design support, working under direction while contributing to project development