2D CAD Technician

General 2D CAD Technician - Contract Role
Location: London/Remote
Day Rate: DOE (contract)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Initial term with likely extension

I'm representing a specialist contractor working on major infrastructure firestopping packages and they are looking to appoint a 2D CAD Technician to support drawing production on their firestopping works. This role offers the chance to gain experience in a significant infrastructure programme while developing your CAD/BIM career.

Must Have:

• Basic understanding or academic experience of AutoCAD 2D or similar drafting software.

• Ability to produce simple technical drawings, layouts, and detailed sections with guidance.

• Good understanding of technical drawing standards (line types, layering, dimensions, annotation).

• Willingness to learn to prepare construction drawings, schematics and isometrics.

• Strong attention to detail when reviewing or updating drawings.

• Ability to follow revision control procedures and maintain organised drawing files.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers and project teams.

• Basic ability to read and interpret engineering or architectural drawings.

• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to develop new technical skills.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with producing as-built drawings, redline updates or marked-up revisions.

• Interest in learning basic 3D modelling tools (Revit, Navisworks or similar).

• Awareness of QA/QC procedures for technical drawings.

• Understanding or curiosity about industry standards such as BS, ISO or project-specific CAD standards.

• Interest in developing into a long-term CAD/BIM technician role.

If this sounds like you and you're available for contract work, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.