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CAD Operator

Job reference

219689_1777643557

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£35000 - £43000 per annum + Hybrid Post Probation, Competitive Salary

Location

London

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

01/05/2026

Closing date

22/05/2026

CAD / BIM Operator (Building Services) | Office-Based → Hybrid

London | Hybrid Post-Probation | £35,000 - £43,000 DOE | Market-Leading Consultancy

A market-leading consultancy is seeking an experienced CAD / BIM Operator to join their well-established multidisciplinary engineering team. With over 30 years of delivering high-quality projects across the UK and internationally, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful work within the building services sector-including heritage and technically challenging environments.

Overview

This role focuses on producing and coordinating 2D AutoCAD drawings within a building services environment, while also working with Revit and BIM workflows. You will play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality technical drawings aligned with UK standards.

The position will initially be office-based, transitioning to a hybrid model following the probation period.

Benefits

* Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 (DOE)

* Flexible Working: Hybrid model (up to 2 days from home post-probation)

* Flexible Hours: Later start/finish options available

* On-Site Parking: Available for office days

* Career Development: Work alongside experienced engineers on high-profile projects

* Collaborative Culture: Supportive, forward-thinking consultancy environment

Day-to-Day

* Collaborate closely with engineers to produce and refine technical drawings

* Interpret engineering and architectural drawings to ensure coordinated outputs

* Review, update, and maintain documentation in line with project requirements

* Contribute to multidisciplinary design coordination across varied projects

* Support the transition from office-based to hybrid working after onboarding

Key Responsibilities

* Convert engineering schematics into precise, accurate technical drawings

* Interpret and work from both engineering and architectural drawings

* Produce and coordinate drawings within BIM environments (Revit exposure beneficial)

* Review documentation to identify inconsistencies and ensure compliance with UK standards

* Incorporate key building services elements such as pipe sizing/diameters, wall thicknesses, and system layouts

* Support delivery on complex and heritage building projects, requiring careful coordination and attention to detail

* Assist in integrating fire strategy requirements into technical drawing packages

* Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery

Qualifications & Experience

* Proven experience using AutoCAD (2D) within a building services environment

* Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows

* Strong understanding of UK building services standards and regulations

* Experience interpreting both architectural and MEP drawings

* Familiarity with technical detailing such as pipework systems, spatial coordination, and construction constraints

* Experience working on heritage or complex building projects is highly advantageous

* Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy known for its technical excellence and diverse project portfolio. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value projects-including heritage buildings-while developing your BIM and coordination expertise in a supportive and progressive team.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply today.