CAD Administrator
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Croft, North West, wa3 |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57020615 |
Summary
Can you describe a specific project where you configured or customised AutoCAD Plant 3D to meet client standards—what challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them?
What methods or tools have you used to manage CAD data and user access across a multi-disciplinary engineering team?
How have you contributed to improving CAD workflows or processes in your previous roles—and what impact did that have on project delivery or team efficiency?
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced CAD Administrator to support the team by modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setups according to client standards. This role involves creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues, as well as customising report files for Plant 3D projects. Provide hands-on administrative support for CAD and PDM systems.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setup in accordance with company and customer standards and requirements
- Creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues and customising report files specific to Plant 3D projects
- Oversee technical aspects of the implementation and support of Autodesk and other design applications
- Provide technical support to project designers and engineers regarding CAD applications
- Participate in the development and review of standard practices and procedures utilised in design development
- Provide hands-on admin support for CAD and PDM systems, including user creation and access management
- Liaise with 3rd party vendors to resolve CAD & PDM issues
- Coordinate with IT to ensure optimal CAD system performance
- Support the continuous improvement of CAD processes and workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CAD tools
- Provide technical hands-on support and mentoring in the use of 3D CAD
- Manage Templates, reports, customisations and preferences
You will have the following qualifications and experience
- Demonstrable experience in a CAD administration role using Plant 3D.
- Experience in design and EPC projects within either the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals or Food sectors
- Sound knowledge of mechanical and piping engineering and design, whilst also having an understanding of the other disciplines (Instrumentation, Civil / Structural, and Process)
- General knowledge and ability to understand piping specifications
- Strong understanding of CAD data management practices
- Experienced with Microsoft office packages
It's great if you also have the following
- Experience in developing pipe support catalogue within Plant 3D
- Experienced with Autodesk Vault
- Laser scanning and post processing of data
- HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering
- Plant 3D specific training and certifications
Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity with a leading engineering and maintenance provider and think you have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Emma Chambers
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
What methods or tools have you used to manage CAD data and user access across a multi-disciplinary engineering team?
How have you contributed to improving CAD workflows or processes in your previous roles—and what impact did that have on project delivery or team efficiency?
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced CAD Administrator to support the team by modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setups according to client standards. This role involves creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues, as well as customising report files for Plant 3D projects. Provide hands-on administrative support for CAD and PDM systems.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setup in accordance with company and customer standards and requirements
- Creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues and customising report files specific to Plant 3D projects
- Oversee technical aspects of the implementation and support of Autodesk and other design applications
- Provide technical support to project designers and engineers regarding CAD applications
- Participate in the development and review of standard practices and procedures utilised in design development
- Provide hands-on admin support for CAD and PDM systems, including user creation and access management
- Liaise with 3rd party vendors to resolve CAD & PDM issues
- Coordinate with IT to ensure optimal CAD system performance
- Support the continuous improvement of CAD processes and workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CAD tools
- Provide technical hands-on support and mentoring in the use of 3D CAD
- Manage Templates, reports, customisations and preferences
You will have the following qualifications and experience
- Demonstrable experience in a CAD administration role using Plant 3D.
- Experience in design and EPC projects within either the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals or Food sectors
- Sound knowledge of mechanical and piping engineering and design, whilst also having an understanding of the other disciplines (Instrumentation, Civil / Structural, and Process)
- General knowledge and ability to understand piping specifications
- Strong understanding of CAD data management practices
- Experienced with Microsoft office packages
It's great if you also have the following
- Experience in developing pipe support catalogue within Plant 3D
- Experienced with Autodesk Vault
- Laser scanning and post processing of data
- HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering
- Plant 3D specific training and certifications
Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity with a leading engineering and maintenance provider and think you have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Emma Chambers
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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