CAD Technician
Added 4 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and United Infrastructure Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure –
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure -
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
UIPTD is seeking experienced CAD Technicians to join our UIPTD T&D engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing engineering drawings for 33–400kV OHL and UGC schemes delivered for clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid, working closely with design engineers to produce high-quality, client-standard deliverables across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Drawing Production
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure –
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure -
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
UIPTD is seeking experienced CAD Technicians to join our UIPTD T&D engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing engineering drawings for 33–400kV OHL and UGC schemes delivered for clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid, working closely with design engineers to produce high-quality, client-standard deliverables across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Drawing Production
- Produce engineering drawings to client and UIPTD standards, including: route maps and corridor plans, profile drawings (longitudinal sections), wire clearance diagrams (WCDs), tower general arrangement and structure drawings, foundation arrangement drawings, and setting-out drawings for OHL and/or cable route plans and alignment drawings, cable trench and duct bank cross-section drawings, joint bay arrangement and construction detail drawings, sealing end compound general arrangement drawings, link box and cross-bonding layout drawings, HDD and trenchless crossing drawings, and reinstatement and surface finish drawings for UGC
- Manage drawing registers and ensure all documents are correctly named, numbered, and controlled in line with project document control procedures
- Upload and manage drawings within document management systems (Oracle, Projectwise, or equivalent)
- Coordinate drawing issue and revision cycles, including tracking review comments and incorporating mark-ups from engineers and clients
- Maintain and update drawing schedules and transmittal records throughout the project lifecycle
- Work closely with design engineers to understand scheme requirements and translate engineering intent into accurate drawings
- Attend design team meetings and contribute to drawing production planning and programme management
- Support engineers in the production of presentation drawings and client-facing materials
- Provide drawing QA checks on own outputs and those of other team members where required
- Assist with GIS data preparation and route corridor mapping using ArcGIS or equivalent
- Ensure all drawing outputs comply with relevant client CAD standards (SSE, SPEN, NGED, etc.) and UIPTD internal drawing standards
- Apply correct title block information, revision history, and drawing metadata to all outputs
- Maintain awareness of drawing conventions and standards relevant to the role
Essential
- Minimum 5 years of CAD experience in an engineering environment, with specific experience in T&D or power infrastructure drawing production
- Experience of producing drawings to SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid CAD standards
- Familiarity with PLS-CADD outputs and the ability to interpret sag-tension model results
- Proficiency in producing 3D models
- Experience of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) for route corridor mapping and collaborative working
- Experience of Civil3D software
- HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Technical Drawing, or related discipline
- Experience of schemes at 132kV or above
- Experience of working on EPC or framework contracts in a DNO/TNO environment
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Career development pathway including Senior CAD Engineer and Engineering Technician progression
- Technical training and software development support
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with United Infrastructure Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3120 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~38k in sampleP25 £30kP75 £42k
£24kmedian £35kgoing rate £42k
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at United Infrastructure LtdAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. United Infrastructure Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3120 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.