CAD Technician

Closing Date: Tuesday 29nd September 2026 at 11.59pm.

About the Role
For informal queries about the role, please contact Paul Eyden (BIM Manager) at Paul.Eyden@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
• We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 29.2 hours per week (0.8 FTE).

Join the University of Warwick's Estates Information and Systems team and play a key role in improving the quality, accuracy and accessibility of electrical services information across a large and diverse university estate.

This newly created role will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate digital records for electrical services across the University's extensive estate. Working with Design Engineers, Maintenance Teams and Estates colleagues, you will create and update as-fitted drawings covering electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, containment, fire alarm systems and associated infrastructure.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical drawing expertise with practical site-based work. Your work will directly support operational decision making, asset management and long-term investment across the University estate.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description,(link here).

About You
You will be a motivated and highly organised CAD professional with experience producing and maintaining electrical services drawings within a building, engineering or estates environment. You will have a good understanding of electrical building services systems, including power, lighting, containment, fire alarm and emergency systems, together with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

You will enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, combining strong attention to detail with a practical approach to problem solving. Comfortable carrying out site surveys and validating information against installed conditions, you will be committed to maintaining high quality records that support operational and strategic decision making.

You will also be confident communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders and have a genuine interest in improving information quality and supporting the effective management of the built environment.

About the Department
The Estates Information and Systems team is at the forefront of multiple digital transformation initiatives, revolutionising the way campus, building, and asset information is managed. By enhancing processes and improving Estates services, the team is driving innovation and efficiency across the department.

This is an exciting time to join, as the team leads projects to implement and optimise cutting edge software solutions, advancing toward a data driven environment that supports strategic decision making and insightful analytical reporting.

To achieve these goals, the team brings together expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including BIM, data analytics, software and hardware solutions, innovation, technology, IWMS, space management, GIS, and a variety of other key software solutions. This diverse skillset enables the delivery of impactful solutions, fostering a forward thinking and collaborative culture that ensures the Estates department continually improves its service delivery.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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