CAD Technician (AutoCAD 2D) – Structural / Steel Drawings – Milton Keynes – Up to £45K

We’re recruiting for a CAD Technicianwith strong AutoCAD 2D experience to join a growing design team in Milton Keynes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys producing detailed construction and fabrication drawings and has a solid understanding of structural steel designs, without needing to be a structural engineer.

If you’re confident creating drawings that are actually buildable, this will be a strong fit.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for producing accurate 2D CAD drawings for a range of staging, grandstands and temporary structures, working closely with design and project teams to deliver high-quality, practical solutions.

This is a hands-on role where your drawings will go directly into production and installation — not just sit on a screen.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AutoCAD 2D drawings for construction and fabrication
• Create general arrangement and detailed fabrication drawings
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
• Interpret and apply structural specifications
• Work closely with designers, engineers and project managers
• Ensure drawings are accurate, practical and buildable

Requirements

• Strong experience using AutoCAD 2D (essential)
• Experience producing fabrication / construction drawings
• Understanding of structural steel drawings or similar
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed and build-ready drawings
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with AutoCAD 3D, Revit or SketchUp
• Background in staging, temporary structures, steelwork, construction or fabrication
• Experience working with BOMs and material specifications

If you’re a CAD Technician looking for a role where your drawings actually get built, apply now or get in touch for more information.