CAD Specialist

Location: Nailsworth

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision;

to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

As a CAD Specialist you will:

Process and clean point cloud data from terrestrial laser scanners and mobile mapping systems

Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for land, topographic, boundary, measured building, and utility surveys

Create utility record drawings using data from utility providers (statutory undertakers)
Build digital terrain models (DTMs) and surface models from survey and point cloud data Prepare plans, sections, elevations, and 3D models to company and client standards

Liaise with field surveyors to resolve queries and ensure data integrity

Carry out internal quality checks and maintain drawing standards

Support occasional Revit/BIM deliverables when required

The successful candidate will:

Experience working as a CAD Technician in a land surveying or equivalent technical environment

Proven experience working with point clouds (registration, cleaning, modelling)
Knowledge of building surveys and/or utility surveys

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience beneficial)
High attention to detail and a methodical approach

Ability to manage workload effectively and meet agreed deadlines

Desirable

Experience using Revit for scan‑to‑BIM or measured building modelling

Familiarity with point‑cloud processing software

Understanding of utility detection and mapping workflows

Awareness of BIM processes and standards (PAS 1192 / ISO 19650)
We encourage applications from all backgrounds

Benefits:

Annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday

Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance

Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices

Cycle to work scheme
26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave

BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service

Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service

Professional development – paid study leave

Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
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