Graduate Trainee CAD Technician

Copperfield Recruitment • Full-time • County Durham, County Durham, GB • £26,000 - £32,000 / year • 1w ago

Graduate CAD Technician
Location: Darlington
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a Graduate CAD Technician to join a growing technical design team based in Darlington. This role is ideal for someone with a relevant qualification looking to begin a career in construction design. You'll gain hands-on experience producing technical drawings and working on live projects, with support and mentoring from experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Create 2D CAD drawings to support project design, approvals, and installation
Interpret technical specifications, architectural drawings, and client requirements
Work collaboratively with other team members to produce accurate detailing
Assist with material scheduling and maintaining drawing records
Liaise with internal teams and external contacts to ensure timely delivery of information
Contribute to progress reporting and occasional site or design meetings

Candidate Profile

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Architectural Technology, Construction, Design Engineering, Civil Engineering)
Competent in AutoCAD (2D essential; 3D or Revit is a plus)
Good attention to detail, numeracy, and communication skills
Organised and capable of managing tasks to meet deadlines
Willing to learn, take feedback, and grow within a technical team

Desirable Experience

Internship or placement experience in a construction or design environment
Exposure to detailing for cladding, roofing, or building envelope systems
Basic understanding of UK building regulations

What’s on Offer

Competitive starting salary: £26,000 – £33,000, depending on experience
Career development and training from experienced CAD and design staff
Supportive working environment with real project exposure
Opportunities to develop skills in technical detailing, coordination, and construction design

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if Copperfield Recruitment Ltd has not contacted you within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept Copperfield Recruitment Ltd’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found at our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.