Electrical CAD Technican

Are you a CAD Technician looking to build a long-term career in the UK rail and infrastructure sector?

Do you enjoy producing high-quality designs and want to develop your skills across low voltage electrical, M&E and building services projects?

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 DOE
Location: Preston Brook, Sheffield, or York – hybrid working (typically 3 days in office, flexible)

A well-established and growing engineering organisation is looking to appoint a CAD Technician to join its expanding in-house design team. With a strong pipeline of secured work across CP7 frameworks and major infrastructure programmes through to 2027, this is a great opportunity to join a business offering long-term stability and career development.

The team is delivering a wide range of design work across rail and infrastructure projects, including a major multi-year DNO programme focused on earthing and bonding, alongside station works, depot upgrades, feeder renewals and signalling power. Much of this work also overlaps with M&E, MEP and building services, making this a great opportunity for candidates from both rail and non-rail backgrounds.

You’ll be working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to both 2D and 3D design delivery, with exposure to a variety of technically interesting projects.

Essential skills & experience

• Experience producing technical drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD essential)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to design work
• Background in rail, M&E, MEP or building services (e.g. lighting, LV systems, containment)
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Interest in engineering and developing technical understanding
• Ability to manage workload and work both independently and within a team

Desirable skills

• MicroStation experience (training can be provided)
• Experience producing both 2D and 3D designs
• Exposure to Network Rail standards and procedures
• Design & build or site-based experience

This role is well suited to someone looking to grow within engineering, with a clear development pathway, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and support to build technical knowledge across rail and electrical systems.

Interested?
Apply today or get in touch with Emily Atkins at Carrington West for a confidential discussion.