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CAD Design Engineer

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: United Infrastructure Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Peter Duffy Limited is a well-established civil engineering contractor operating throughout the North of England and is now part of the United Infrastructure Group. We deliver high-quality projects across infrastructure and non-infrastructure sectors, working in partnership with private developers, local authorities, utility companies, and blue-chip organisations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Description

We are seeking a CAD Engineer, established in Civil Engineering, to join our esteemed Engineering team. The role will involve the design, coordination and drawing of infrastructure and non-infrastructure utility projects within our Water Framework. From concept to detailed design, you will assist our team of distinguished Engineers.

Responsibilities
  • Working alongside our team of engineers, performing internal and external activities associated with civil and drainage design, in line with client specifications and design standards.
  • Using 2D CAD, fulfilling the Design Engineer’s tasks for drawing activities associated with civil and drainage design, in line with client specifications and design standards.
  • Knowledge of industry wide CDE platforms such as Asite, Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM
    360.
  • Established in the use of AutoCAD to aid in the production of engineering drawings.
  • Organising and assisting with design inputs (surveys and investigations) and assisting with the preparation of drawings, reports and specifications.
  • Surveying experience an advantage, using GPS tools and producing MH tables and cards.
  • Have expertise in knowledge of integration with BIM models would be desirable.
  • Surveying and data evaluation plus development of PCI from Client
  • Be experienced in fundamental hydraulic design principles.
  • Be a qualified CAD Engineer. MEICA knowledge would also be an advantage.
  • Being familiar with, and compliant with, Health & Safety and CDM
  • Overseeing the administration of design assurance and quality control.
  • Managing the compilation and submission of completion information to successfully close out projects in a timely manner.
  • Attend Engineering Expos and implement the very latest technologies in the Industry, staying up to date with modern developments.
  • Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
  • Being a leader with relevant Health & Safety regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team
  • Lead by example to others on site and implement best practice procedures within the team and site personnel
  • Participate in maintaining quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Qualifications
  • Qualified CAD Engineer and ideally chartered or a member of a relevant institution.
  • Have an extensive knowledge of ISO 19650 and be used to working with CAD standards.
  • Have suitable civil design experience of water treatment, inc. drainage, clean water, separation and waste treatment, gained through working on projects within the UK water sector.
  • Have knowledge of the UK Water Industry and Sewer Sector Guidance standards for drainage design.
  • Have a willingness to learn, develop and improve skills.
  • Have a full UK driving license.
Additional Information

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

United Infrastructure prefers to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

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