CAD Technician (Electrical P&C) x2

Engineering
Glasgow
June 27, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions is recruiting for 2 CAD Technicians (Electrical P&C) to join their team based in Cambuslang on a contract basis initially. They are looking for experienced CAD Operators with an Electrical 2D CAD background.

Job Purpose Statement

Help us create a better future, quicker!

What you’ll be doing

  • Preparation of 2D Drawings using AutoCAD: Developing both feasibility and detailed design drawings for complex transmission / distribution projects.
  • Compliance: Supporting adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within project deliverables.
  • Workload Management: Responsible for organising and progressing your allocated workload efficiently.
  • Information Gathering: Collecting relevant information to produce accurate drawings.
  • Standards Promotion: Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures.
  • QA Systems: Ensuring your work complies with externally audited QA systems and supporting the discipline in maintaining these standards.
  • Database Maintenance: Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the drawing office databases.
  • Design Change System: Contribute to an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.
  • Drawing Assessment: Assessing basic and detailed drawings during approval process.
  • Team Support: Providing guidance and support to team members in their areas of expertise.
  • Client Delivery: Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Documentation Review: Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the drawing office.
  • Communications: Keeping drawing office manager, design lead, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.

What you’ll bring

  • In-depth understanding of drawing principles and health & safety requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, departments and businesses.
  • Produce drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, schedules and details.
  • Proficient in using Autodesk products, including but not limited to AutoCAD 2022, Raster Design 2020 and the MS Office suite.
  • Ensure all work meets quality, accuracy and project deadlines.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of digital processes and modelling efficiency.
  • Understanding of construction methods, regulations such as British Standards (BS) and technical detailing.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent organisational abilities to ensure high client satisfaction and manage conflicting requirements to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Recommend continuous improvement initiatives relating to the drawing office functions and deliverables.

Minimum Criteria (mandatory)

  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in 2D drawing production.
  • HNC in CAD or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design – Drawing Office.
  • Understanding of electrical design drawing production.
  • Solid understanding of health and safety requirements and compliance.
  • Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures.
  • Skilled in using 2D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

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