CAD Technician
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits Package! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Midlands, DE1 3EE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59592916 |
Summary
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 solutions
This 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 culture
Interested? 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.
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 solutions
This 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 culture
Interested? 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.
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