CAD Technician
CV-LibraryMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 14 April 2026
Apply NowCAD Technician (AutoCAD 2D) - Structural / Steel Drawings - Milton Keynes - Up to £45K
We're recruiting for a CAD Technician with strong AutoCAD 2D experience to join a growing design team in Milton Keynes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys producing detailed construction and fabrication drawings and has a solid understanding of structural steel designs, without needing to be a structural engineer.
If you're confident creating drawings that are actually buildable, this will be a strong fit.
The Role
You'll be responsible for producing accurate 2D CAD drawings for a range of staging, grandstands and temporary structures, working closely with design and project teams to deliver high-quality, practical solutions.
This is a hands-on role where your drawings will go directly into production and installation - not just sit on a screen.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed AutoCAD 2D drawings for construction and fabrication
Create general arrangement and detailed fabrication drawings
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
Interpret and apply structural specifications
Work closely with designers, engineers and project managers
Ensure drawings are accurate, practical and buildableRequirements
Strong experience using AutoCAD 2D (essential)
Experience producing fabrication / construction drawings
Understanding of structural steel drawings or similar
Ability to produce accurate, detailed and build-ready drawings
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environmentDesirable (Not Essential)
Experience with AutoCAD 3D, Revit or SketchUp
Background in staging, temporary structures, steelwork, construction or fabrication
Experience working with BOMs and material specificationsIf you're a CAD Technician looking for a role where your drawings actually get built, apply now or get in touch for more information
We're recruiting for a CAD Technician with strong AutoCAD 2D experience to join a growing design team in Milton Keynes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys producing detailed construction and fabrication drawings and has a solid understanding of structural steel designs, without needing to be a structural engineer.
If you're confident creating drawings that are actually buildable, this will be a strong fit.
The Role
You'll be responsible for producing accurate 2D CAD drawings for a range of staging, grandstands and temporary structures, working closely with design and project teams to deliver high-quality, practical solutions.
This is a hands-on role where your drawings will go directly into production and installation - not just sit on a screen.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed AutoCAD 2D drawings for construction and fabrication
Create general arrangement and detailed fabrication drawings
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
Interpret and apply structural specifications
Work closely with designers, engineers and project managers
Ensure drawings are accurate, practical and buildableRequirements
Strong experience using AutoCAD 2D (essential)
Experience producing fabrication / construction drawings
Understanding of structural steel drawings or similar
Ability to produce accurate, detailed and build-ready drawings
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environmentDesirable (Not Essential)
Experience with AutoCAD 3D, Revit or SketchUp
Background in staging, temporary structures, steelwork, construction or fabrication
Experience working with BOMs and material specificationsIf you're a CAD Technician looking for a role where your drawings actually get built, apply now or get in touch for more information