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Cad Technician

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 250 - 300 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Guildford, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The CAD Technician will support the Estates and Capital Projects teams by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings and plans for the hospital estate. This temporary role is essential in ensuring building information is current and supports ongoing refurbishment, compliance checks, space planning, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Drawing & Documentation
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    Produce, amend, and manage 2D CAD drawings including floor plans, schematics, service layouts, and construction details.
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    Update existing drawings to reflect as-built information following surveys, installations, and project changes.
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    Prepare clear drawing packages to support estates maintenance, compliance works, refurbishments, and capital projects.
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    Maintain organised drawing registers and file management in line with hospital procedures.
Data & Asset Management
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    Support the accuracy and maintenance of the hospital’s estate drawings, asset maps, and space utilisation data.
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    Assist in developing and updating digital records, including room data sheets, fire plan updates, service routes, and equipment layouts.
Technical Support
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    Work closely with Estates, Facilities, Project Managers, and external contractors to gather required information and resolve technical queries.
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    Attend site surveys and walkthroughs to capture measurements and verify drawing content.
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    Provide quick-turnaround drawing support for urgent estate needs (e.g., fire compliance, medical equipment relocation, ward reconfigurations).
Compliance & Standards
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    Ensure all drawings meet relevant healthcare, building, and safety standards (e.g., HTM/HBN guidance where appropriate).
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    Follow internal CAD standards, conventions, and quality processes.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
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    Proven experience as a CAD Technician in estates, construction, architecture, engineering, or facilities management.
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    Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential).
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    Ability to interpret technical information, architectural/MEP drawings, and survey data.
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    Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
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    Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines.
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    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable
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    Experience working within healthcare environments or large, complex estates.
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    Knowledge of healthcare building standards (HTMs/HBNs).
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    Experience with space planning or BIM/Revit (not essential for the role).
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    Understanding of basic building services (mechanical, electrical, public health).
Qualifications
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    HND/HNC or equivalent in CAD, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or relevant experience).
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    AutoCAD certification (preferred but not required).
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    CSCS card or equivalent site access certification an advantage.
Personal Attributes
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    Professional, reliable, and proactive.
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    Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
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    Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced hospital environment

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