Job Description
CIVILS CAD TECHNICIAN
Glasgow
Hybrid working available
Salary: 32,000 to 45,000 plus benefits
New year, new job. Are you a Civils CAD Technician looking for a role where your technical skills genuinely contribute to high-quality engineering outcomes rather than being lost in a large corporate structure? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, employee-owned consultancy where your work is visible, valued and trusted.
You will be based in the Glasgow office, working closely with engineers and project managers while contributing to civil, structural, geotechnical and bridge projects across Scotland and the wider UK. The role offers a strong regional base with national project exposure, allowing you to support schemes wherever clients require delivery, within a flexible hybrid working setup.
The role
As a Civils CAD Technician, you will play a key part in turning engineering concepts into accurate, buildable designs.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing high-quality 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models
Collaborating with engineers to accurately represent design intent
Updating drawings in response to design changes and feedback
Maintaining organised CAD records in line with company procedures
Supporting junior and graduate technicians with technical guidance
Ensuring drawings meet quality, safety and technical standards
Communicating with Project Managers to support programme delivery
About you
This role suits a capable Civils CAD Technician ready to develop.
You will ideally have:
A qualification in CAD design, civil engineering or a related field
At least 3 years’ experience in a civil engineering or consultancy environment
Strong skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with MicroStation or Revit beneficial
Awareness of BIM standards and ISO 19650 workflows
A proactive, detail-focused and collaborative approach
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.
