Highway CAD Technician

Highway CAD Technician
Cheshire | Hybrid Working | 12-Month Contract | £35 - £40 per hour

Are you an experienced Highway CAD Technician looking for your next contract opportunity?

My client is looking to appoint a Highway CAD Technician to support the delivery of a busy programme of highway improvement works across Cheshire. With an increasing workload and a number of schemes progressing through the design phase, they require additional technical support to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on time.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team on an initial 12-month contract, working on a variety of highways projects with the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Role:

As a Highway CAD Technician, you will be responsible for producing and developing AutoCAD drawings for a range of highway infrastructure schemes, including:
·Highway improvement projects
·Footway and carriageway schemes
·Resurfacing and maintenance works
·Small-scale highway enhancement projects
You will work closely with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure designs are delivered accurately and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
·Producing detailed AutoCAD drawings and technical designs
·Preparing plans, layouts, and construction details for highway schemes
·Supporting the design and delivery of carriageway and footway improvement projects
·Assisting with resurfacing and maintenance scheme design work
·Updating and maintaining design records and documentation
·Liaising with internal stakeholders and project teams throughout project delivery
·Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and specifications

Why Apply?
·Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
·Competitive rate of £35 - £40 per hour
·Hybrid working arrangement
·Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of highways projects
·Immediate impact within a busy and supportive team
·Clear workload and long-term programme of works

Requirements:
·Previous experience producing highway designs using AutoCAD
·Background working on highways, transportation, or civil engineering projects
·Understanding of footway, carriageway, and resurfacing schemes
·Ability to work independently and manage design outputs effectively
·Strong communication and organisational skills

Interested?
If you're a Highway CAD Technician looking for your next contract role, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.  
 
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