CAD Operator

Penguin Recruitment

Remote-friendly

CAD / BIM Operator (Building Services) | Office-Based → Hybrid

London | Hybrid Post-Probation | £35,000 - £43,000 DOE | Market-Leading Consultancy

A market-leading consultancy is seeking an experienced CAD / BIM Operator to join their well-established multidisciplinary engineering team. With over 30 years of delivering high-quality projects across the UK and internationally, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful work within the building services sector-including heritage and technically challenging environments.







Overview

This role focuses on producing and coordinating 2D AutoCAD drawings within a building services environment, while also working with Revit and BIM workflows. You will play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality technical drawings aligned with UK standards.

The position will initially be office-based, transitioning to a hybrid model following the probation period.







Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 (DOE)
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid model (up to 2 days from home post-probation)
  • Flexible Hours: Later start/finish options available
  • On-Site Parking: Available for office days
  • Career Development: Work alongside experienced engineers on high-profile projects
  • Collaborative Culture: Supportive, forward-thinking consultancy environment






Day-to-Day

  • Collaborate closely with engineers to produce and refine technical drawings
  • Interpret engineering and architectural drawings to ensure coordinated outputs
  • Review, update, and maintain documentation in line with project requirements
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary design coordination across varied projects
  • Support the transition from office-based to hybrid working after onboarding






Key Responsibilities

  • Convert engineering schematics into precise, accurate technical drawings
  • Interpret and work from both engineering and architectural drawings
  • Produce and coordinate drawings within BIM environments (Revit exposure beneficial)
  • Review documentation to identify inconsistencies and ensure compliance with UK standards
  • Incorporate key building services elements such as pipe sizing/diameters, wall thicknesses, and system layouts
  • Support delivery on complex and heritage building projects, requiring careful coordination and attention to detail
  • Assist in integrating fire strategy requirements into technical drawing packages
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery






Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience using AutoCAD (2D) within a building services environment
  • Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows
  • Strong understanding of UK building services standards and regulations
  • Experience interpreting both architectural and MEP drawings
  • Familiarity with technical detailing such as pipework systems, spatial coordination, and construction constraints
  • Experience working on heritage or complex building projects is highly advantageous
  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset






Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy known for its technical excellence and diverse project portfolio. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value projects-including heritage buildings-while developing your BIM and coordination expertise in a supportive and progressive team.

Interested?
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