CAD Technician

Metis is looking to fill a CAD Technician role to assist with project delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The CAD Technician role will join our growing team and help deliver impactful transport and water engineering projects. You will play a key role in producing accurate 2D and 3D design for highway improvements, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and traditional drainage schemes across multiple local authority frameworks.

This is more than a drafting role. You will collaborate closely with engineers and project managers, contribute to digital design workflows including BIM, and help shape standards and templates that drive efficiency and quality. At Metis, you’ll work on projects that make a meaningful difference to communities, while supporting our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

KEY OBJECTIVES

The core responsibilities of the CAD technician role will be to:

• Create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software, supporting projects from concept through detailed design
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure document control compliance
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants and project managers to resolve design challenges and deliver accurate outputs
• Ensure all designs meet health and safety regulations, technical standards and Metis and Client requirements
• Support BIM workflows and assist with model coordination where required
• Provide guidance and informal training to apprentices and graduates, helping them develop CAD skills and understand best practices

In addition, the CAD Technician will have the following development responsibilities:

• Researching and proposing new methods for design and presentation to enhance project delivery
• Contributing to the development of CAD and BIM standards and templates, in order to help shape best practice across business

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CAD drafting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Competency with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoTrack
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud desirable
• Strong understanding of civil engineering technical drawing standards
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers and project managers
• Strong communication skills and ability to integrate within a team
• Willingness to mentor junior team members and share knowledge

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud
• Experience with BIM Level 2 workflows and ISO 19650 standards

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Metis offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including workplace pension (Royal London), monthly wellbeing budgets (Heka), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames or Manchester. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives.

We have a proud track record of mentoring and supporting young engineers in achieving chartership.

As an employee-owned business, Metis also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months’ service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is exempt from Income Tax, up to £3,600.

ABOUT METIS

Founded in 2009, Metis is a leading civil and environmental engineering consultancy in London. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Highways and Transportation, and Water and Environmental Engineering.

Metis provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients’ needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships and are respected ‘critical friends’ to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business.

Metis is a certified B Corporation and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, Metis became an employee-owned business. This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the CAD Technician role, simply complete the form and attach your CV. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for Metis, and what makes you a great fit for this role.