Job summary
Are you a detail orientated CAD Technician with a passion for accuracy and technical problem solving? Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is looking for a skilled and motivated professional to support our Estates and Capital teams.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for producing and managing high quality mechanical and electrical (M&E) CAD drawings. These drawings play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services across our estate.
If you thrive on precision, technical challenge and making a difference, this is your opportunity.
The proposed interview date is: 22nd September
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)
Please see attached TCS for reference
Main duties of the job
- Prepare, update, and manage M&E CAD drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with British/UK standards.
- Maintain the CAD drawing library, including document tracking and revision control.
- Interpret technical data from a variety of sources and translate it into accessible CAD content.
- Conduct site surveys to gather and verify key asset and services data.
- Liaise with Estates, Capital Projects teams, and contractors to ensure drawing accuracy.
- Ensure consistency with drawing protocols, file naming conventions, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot drawing issues, propose improvements, and implement effective solutions.
- Assist in compiling technical reports and presentation materials.
- Provide CAD support to small-scale projects as required.
About us
Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is proud to deliver vital support services that enable NHS hospitals to provide world-class care. From engineering and maintenance to catering and logistics, our teams work behind the scenes to ensure safe, efficient and patient focused operations every day.
Join us and become part of a team where your work truly matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a CAD Technician, you will take ownership of the accuracy and upkeep of M&E CAD drawings across our healthcare estate. Your work will support maintenance operations, capital projects and compliance activities, for building services including: ventilation, power, heating, lighting, water, fire protection and medical gases.
This role includes site visits and may occasionally involve accessing plant areas using ladders or other equipment. Youll play a key role in clearly communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
If youre ready to take the next step in your CAD career and want to apply your skills where they truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
Please click Apply for this job to apply via NHS Jobs (TRAC).
Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply via email, please send your CV with the job title in the subject line to penny.bickerstaff@nhs.net
Upon submission, an NHS Trac account will be created in your name to enable your application to be processed and assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a CAD Technician, you will take ownership of the accuracy and upkeep of M&E CAD drawings across our healthcare estate. Your work will support maintenance operations, capital projects and compliance activities, for building services including: ventilation, power, heating, lighting, water, fire protection and medical gases.
This role includes site visits and may occasionally involve accessing plant areas using ladders or other equipment. Youll play a key role in clearly communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
If youre ready to take the next step in your CAD career and want to apply your skills where they truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you.
Please click Apply for this job to apply via NHS Jobs (TRAC).
Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply via email, please send your CV with the job title in the subject line to penny.bickerstaff@nhs.net
Upon submission, an NHS Trac account will be created in your name to enable your application to be processed and assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Building Services or Engineering.
- Formal CAD qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience.
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject.
- Training/certification in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Revit or similar CAD tools.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with M&E services plans and building layouts
- Experience managing CAD drawing libraries, and revision systems.
- Appropriate recent AutoCAD experience
Desirable
- Experience with BIM, Revit, or other advanced CAD tools
- Site experience including surveying
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Proficient in AutoCAD software, trained to British/UK standards
- Ability to read and interpret M&E and architectural drawings.
- Ability to interpret data and translate into usable information
Desirable
- Knowledge of estates legislation (e.g., Building regs, HTMs/HBNs, Asbestos, Fire, H&S).
- Familiarity with drawing protocols, data compliance and formatting standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Building Services or Engineering.
- Formal CAD qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience.
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject.
- Training/certification in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Revit or similar CAD tools.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with M&E services plans and building layouts
- Experience managing CAD drawing libraries, and revision systems.
- Appropriate recent AutoCAD experience
Desirable
- Experience with BIM, Revit, or other advanced CAD tools
- Site experience including surveying
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Proficient in AutoCAD software, trained to British/UK standards
- Ability to read and interpret M&E and architectural drawings.
- Ability to interpret data and translate into usable information
Desirable
- Knowledge of estates legislation (e.g., Building regs, HTMs/HBNs, Asbestos, Fire, H&S).
- Familiarity with drawing protocols, data compliance and formatting standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
