Highway CAD Technician

Highway CAD Technician

Cheshire | Hybrid Working | 12-Month Contract | £35‑£40 per hour

My client is looking to appoint a Highway CAD Technician to support the delivery of a busy programme of highway improvement works across Cheshire. With an increasing workload and a number of schemes progressing through the design phase, additional technical support is needed to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team on an initial 12-month contract, working on a variety of highways projects with the flexibility of hybrid working.

As a Highway CAD Technician, you will be responsible for producing and developing AutoCAD drawings for a range of highway infrastructure schemes, including:

• Highway improvement projects
• Footway and carriageway schemes
• Resurfacing and maintenance works
• Small‑scale highway enhancement projects

You will work closely with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure designs are delivered accurately and in line with project requirements.

• Producing detailed AutoCAD drawings and technical designs
• Preparing plans, layouts, and construction details for highway schemes
• Supporting the design and delivery of carriageway and footway improvement projects
• Assisting with resurfacing and maintenance scheme design work
• Updating and maintaining design records and documentation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and project teams throughout project delivery
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and specifications

• Initial 12‑month contract with strong potential for extension
• Competitive rate of £35‑£40 per hour
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of highways projects
• Immediate impact within a busy and supportive team
• Clear workload and long‑term programme of works

• Previous experience producing highway designs using AutoCAD
• Background working on highways, transportation, or civil engineering projects
• Understanding of footway, carriageway, and resurfacing schemes
• Ability to work independently and manage design outputs effectively
• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you’re a Highway CAD Technician looking for your next contract role, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.