CAD Manager – Civil Specialist Services

Overview

As CAD Manager in WSP’s Civil Services team, you lead design delivery for airfield, maritime and pavement projects across the UK and abroad. You mentor CAD Technicians, ensure high-quality 2D/3D outputs, and shape project workflows and templates. You collaborate with engineers to guide design from feasibility to construction, upholding CAD/BIM standards and client expectations. This role offers exposure to large-scale, international schemes within a culture of innovation and inclusion. You will help drive quality, consistency, and efficiency across the project lifecycle.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• hybrid working
• gymflex benefit
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• flexible benefits program

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD Technicians in producing high-quality drawings and 2D/3D models
• Quality check outputs to maintain standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor and develop team members; be the information source for CAD topics
• Set up project-specific workflows and drawing templates to meet client needs
• Review drawings for compliance with in-house and client standards
• Develop and maintain in-house drafting standards
• Deliver training and guidance to enhance deliverables and model creation
• Ensure delivery aligns with CAD/BIM standards, H&S, and project/risk management
• Perform quality checks of final published drawings and Civils 3D output
• Contribute to and implement modelling delivery processes; support BIM standards (PAS 1192, ISO 19650)
• Apply knowledge of ACC and other CDE platforms; participate in design inputs and process improvements
• Assist with defining workflows and project briefs to meet deadlines

Key requirements

• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Proficient in high-quality engineering drawing production
• Strong Civil 3D modelling skills
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Experience in airports, highway/pavement or maritime sectors
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in team training and CAD education

• communication
• mentoring
• team leadership
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Navisworks

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