CAD Technician

Location: Manchester or Billericay / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Create quality designs. Support sustainable infrastructure. See your work brought to life.

You're an experienced CAD Technician who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings and enjoys working as part of a collaborative design team. You're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas can shape standards and processes, and where the projects you work on make a visible difference.

We're looking for a CAD Technician to join Ground Control's Professional Services team. You'll support our Landscape Architects, Arboriculturists and EV Infrastructure teams, producing detailed design packages that help deliver landscape and environmental projects, alongside the growing rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK.

This is more than a drawing production role. You'll help develop and improve CAD standards across the business, support project delivery from concept through to construction, and play an important role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our technical outputs.

Why this role?

Help deliver projects that make a difference

From landscape projects that improve environments to EV charging infrastructure that supports the transition to a greener future, you'll contribute to projects with a lasting impact on communities and the environment.

Influence how we work

You'll play a key role in developing and implementing company-wide AutoCAD standards and protocols, helping to drive consistency and best practice across our design teams.

Join a growing multidisciplinary team

You'll work alongside Landscape Architects, Arboriculturists, EV specialists and external consultants, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects and technical disciplines.

Take pride in technical excellence

Accuracy, quality and attention to detail are at the heart of this role. You'll be trusted to produce and review technical drawings that support successful project delivery.

Develop your career

As part of our growing in-house consultancy, you'll benefit from ongoing investment in training, professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.

What you'll do:

You'll support the delivery of landscape, infrastructure and EV charging projects by producing accurate technical drawings and maintaining high standards across all design outputs.

• Produce high-quality 2D AutoCAD drawings and technical design packages to industry standards.

• Support the delivery of on-street and off-street EV charging infrastructure design projects.

• Develop and implement enhanced AutoCAD standards and protocols across the business.

• Ensure drawing outputs are accurate, compliant and aligned with Ground Control quality standards.

• Present design information and technical data in accordance with company procedures.

• Deliver drawing packages in line with project programmes, deadlines and client requirements.

• Collaborate closely with Landscape Architects, Arboriculturists, EV specialists and external consultants.

• Review and check drawings to ensure quality, consistency and accuracy.

• Support and guide junior team members where appropriate.

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with HSQE policies and procedures.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the design team.

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a CAD Technician within landscape, civil engineering, infrastructure or related design environments.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Experience producing accurate and detailed technical drawing packages.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.

• Strong understanding of current CAD and industry standards.

• Ability to manage workloads effectively and prioritise multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Experience using Vectorworks.

• Experience supporting EV charging infrastructure, highways, utilities, public realm or civil engineering projects.

• Experience producing on-street and off-street EV charging infrastructure designs.

• Experience mentoring or checking the work of junior CAD Technicians.

• Understanding of Building Regulations Part M and Part K.

• Experience working within landscape architecture or environmental design environments.

Why Ground Control?

At Ground Control, we're proud of the work we do. Our teams improve environments, support critical infrastructure and contribute to a more sustainable future.

As a CAD Technician, you'll play an important role in turning design concepts into high-quality technical solutions that help deliver successful projects across the UK. Whether you're supporting landscape projects, environmental improvements or EV infrastructure, you'll be able to see the impact of your work in the real world.

You'll join a business that invests in its people, encourages innovation and provides opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career. We're an Investors in People Gold Standard company and are committed to helping our colleagues reach their full potential.

If you're looking for a role where technical excellence, collaboration and career development go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Competitive salary – We offer a salary that reflects your skills, experience and contribution to the business.

Grow your career – Access training, development, coaching and mentoring opportunities with clear progression pathways.

More flexibility with your time – Our Holiday Buy Scheme allows you to purchase additional annual leave when you need it.

Support for your wellbeing – Access a Private GP service, Bupa employee support, annual flu vaccinations and the Calm wellbeing app.

Make a difference beyond work – Enjoy two personal-choice volunteering days each year and match-funded fundraising opportunities.

Support sustainable initiatives – We invest 5% of our profits into our Evergreen Fund and are committed to planting one million trees, transitioning to an electric fleet and achieving carbon neutrality.

Travel and lifestyle benefits – Access Cycle to Work schemes and travel loan support.

Recognition for great work – Our recognition programmes celebrate colleagues who make a meaningful impact.

Life insurance and pension support – Helping you plan for the future with confidence.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, or ethnic origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #LDE