An opportunity has arisen for a CAD Technician to join a well-established London design and build contractor. The business has spent over 12 years delivering premium residential and commercial developments across the capital, with 25 plus completed projects and a strong pipeline of live schemes worth from -750k upwards.
This is a varied, office-based role sitting alongside the main Project Manager, supporting live projects with drawings, take-offs and technical input. It is a good opportunity for someone who wants to be genuinely involved in project delivery rather than working in isolation, gaining exposure to the full design and build cycle across a mix of residential and commercial schemes.

CAD Technician Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -35,000 to -40,000 (DOE)
• Fully office based in London (SM6)
• 28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Direct working relationship with the Project Manager and senior team
• Established contractor with a strong pipeline and consistent workload

CAD Technician Job Overview

• Produce and update CAD drawings to support live residential and commercial projects
• Assist the main Project Manager with technical and drawing-based tasks
• Read construction plans and drawings accurately, identifying quantities and elements for input into the company''s internal software
• Input take-off data accurately and consistently, ensuring project records remain up to date
• Coordinate with the wider project team to ensure information is clear and current
• Support the preparation of tender and project documentation where required
• Maintain drawing registers and version control across live projects
• Assist with markups, revisions and general drawing office support

CAD Technician Requirements

• Proven experience in a CAD or drawing office role within construction, architecture or a related environment
• Strong AutoCAD 2D capability; wider design software experience is advantageous
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and plans confidently and accurately
• Comfortable with data input and take-offs, understanding what is being measured and why
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fully office-based environment as part of a small, close-knit team
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach
• Based within commutable distance of the SM6 area

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Sit alongside the Project Manager and get proper exposure to how design and build projects are delivered end-to-end
• Varied workload across residential and commercial schemes in London, values from -750k upwards
• A close-knit team where your work is visible and your development is genuinely supported
• A well-established contractor with over 12 years of trading history and a strong forward pipeline
• Full ISO and FORS accreditations reflect a business with real structure and process behind it

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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