CAD Technician/ Technical Designer

CAD Technician / Technical Designer – Freelance

Location: Gloucester (Predominantly Remote Working) Contract: Freelance – Ongoing Contract Rate: £250–£350 per day Start Date: 17th November 2026 (Anticipated)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CAD Technician / Technical Designer to support the delivery of a new prototype manufacturing facility in Gloucester, albeit their duties would be primarily based from home.

Working alongside an established design and construction team, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing, coordinating and updating technical construction drawings as the project progresses from RIBA Stage 3/4 through to completion.

This is a predominantly remote position, with minimal requirements to attend site or the office.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and amend detailed technical drawings and construction information packages.

Interpret design mark-ups and incorporate revisions into existing drawings.

Develop and maintain accurate construction drawing packages in line with project requirements.

Coordinate drawing updates with the wider design and construction teams.

Ensure technical documentation is accurate, coordinated and suitable for construction.

Requirements

Proven experience as a CAD Technician, Technical Designer or Architectural Technician within construction.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.

Revit experience highly advantageous.

Experience producing technical construction drawings and building information packages.

Good understanding of RIBA design stages, particularly Stages 3–5.

Ability to work independently and manage drawing revisions efficiently.

Additional Information

Ongoing contract with genuine potential for extension onto further projects.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9th November, with a targeted start date of 17th November 2026.

To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job