Cad Technician

CAD Technician- District heating
Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?

If so, we are looking for a skilled CAD Technician to join our District Heating team based at our HQ In Blackburn supporting the delivery of low‑carbon energy infrastructure across the UK.

 In this role, you will play a key part in developing high‑quality technical drawings and design information for complex district heating networks, working closely with our mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers to bring innovative, sustainable energy solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D drawings for district heating networks.
• Develop detailed design drawings including:
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Pipe routing plans
  • Alarm drawings / As Builts
  • Cross-sections and 3D details
  • Interpret TOPO and GPR services
  • Able to do a national 1 call search
  • Working to NRSWA standards
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers to coordinate project designs.
• Update and revise drawings based on design reviews and client feedback.
• Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Assist with clash detection and coordination.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers and document control processes.
• Support site surveys and incorporate as-built information into final drawings.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project managers during project delivery.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D would be desired, Civil 3D would also be an advantage.

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The Package:

• Salary negotiable DOE
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you