Survey CAD Technician

Company: Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Survey CAD Technician (Revit / AutoCAD / Point Clouds)

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Cardiff, South Wales (CF37 5YL)

Job Type: Permanent full-time role (open to discussing flexible, reduced, or condensed hours for the right technical specialist).

Eligibility to live and work in the UK required (UK Work Authorisation Mandatory)

Are you a detail-driven Survey CAD Technician looking to advance your specialist skills in Scan-to-BIM, point clouds, and reality-capture technologies within a leading engineering specialist?

A Leading Specialist delivering complex engineering solutions across high-consequence UK environments is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Survey CAD Technician to join their team based in Treforest, South Wales. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to transform complex topographical, reality-capture, and utility datasets into high-precision 2D/3D deliverables for major infrastructure, utility, and civil engineering projects nationwide.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in transforming raw site surveys and laser scan data into high-quality models and technical drawings. Your day-to-day remit involves:

  • Producing accurate 2D CAD drawings and 3D Revit models from raw survey, laser scanning, and engineering datasets.
  • Processing, registering, and interpreting point clouds, LiDAR, reality-capture, and topographical survey data.
  • Preparing and quality-checking technical deliverables, including support for subsurface utility mapping and PAS 128 standards.
  • Collaborating closely with land surveyors, civil engineers, and project managers to streamline CAD processing workflows and deliver projects to strict quality standards.

Technical Essentials:

  • Mandatory: Minimum 2 years demonstrable experience working with AutoCAD and Revit in a Survey CAD, Geospatial, or Engineering Technician capacity; proven experience working with point-cloud datasets.
  • Compliance/Systems: Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; working knowledge or familiarity with Trimble Business Centre (TBC), N4CE, Leica Cyclone, Trimble RealWorks, or PIX4D; familiarity with PAS 128 subsurface utility documentation standards.
  • Experience: Practical background in survey data processing, Scan-to-BIM modeling, topographical surveys, or civil/infrastructure engineering deliverables.
  • Mobility: Must be able to reliably commute to the Treforest office daily (or relocate prior to commencement).

The Package:

  • Competitive base salary of £30,000 – £40,000 (commensurate with technical experience).
  • Private medical insurance and company pension scheme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Free on-site gym and dedicated on-site parking.
  • Clear framework for ongoing professional development, specialist technical training, and structured career progression.
  • Permanent full-time role (open to discussing flexible, reduced, or condensed hours for the right technical specialist).

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Posted: October 11th, 2026