Autocad Drafter in Leeds

Job description

Bridge (AutoCAD) Engineering Technician

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play a key part in the successful delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across our UK and Ireland offices and be supported by a team of highly skilled professionals.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Producing accurate engineering models, drawings and detailing for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related civil structures
• Preparing both concept and detailed design drawings
• Acting as project technician on multidisciplinary schemes
• Reviewing steel fabrication and shop drawings
• Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members

Recent and ongoing projects

My clients portfolio demonstrates both the scale and diversity of our work. Examples include the delivery of a £117 million riverside bridge as part of a major regeneration scheme, a £121 million dual-carriageway lifting bridge to improve regional connectivity, major structural maintenance works on a nationally significant suspension bridge, the refurbishment of a listed river crossing with a budget of around £5 million, a €102 million cross-border bridge to strengthen transport links, and a €207 million urban public infrastructure programme in Ireland.

Essential requirements

• HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering and/or EngTech or IEng accreditation with ICE or IStructE
• At least 4+ years experience in drafting and modelling bridges and civil structures
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, CADS-RC and steel detailing software
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Highly motivated, adaptable and detail focused
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork ethic and willingness to take responsibility

Desirable

• 3D modelling experience using AutoCAD or other software
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or similar design tools

If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to hear about other engineering roles in the market, please contact Pete at ELB.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English