P&C CAD Technician

About the role

To produce and modify drawings based upon the design requirements on PT&D projects as directed by senior members of the project team.
Ensure the timely and quality delivery of drawings to a high quality standard which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).

• To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project.
• Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
• Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied.
• Work with multiple clients to produce drawings to their specific standards.
• Actively develop working methods to improve the quality of the output.
• Liaise as necessary with the designer and engineer to determine the most suitable and practical interpretation of design requirements.
• Comply with project and function specific standards and practices.
• Organise, supervise and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
• Produce accurate drawing package & produce accurate and complete records.
• Preparation of all necessary drawings and documents for a project within defined area of responsibility.
• Ensure the use of Document Management procedures (i.e. BIM
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  Docs) across the team and projects, in line with company procedure.

• A strong understanding of AutoCAD software.
• An understanding of Electrical Engineering.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).
• Must be capable of working to strict deadlines.
• Desire to operate in a CAD technician role and develop skillset to support designers and engineers.
• Attention to detail and an awareness of the quality standards required.
• Highly organised.
• Skills Desired:
  • ECITB SAFE Passport.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabil