Mechanical CAD Technician
Date: 17 Sept 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Mechanical CAD Technician Reference: 285 Department: Estates – Business Services – Estates Information & Systems Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Full time Salary Range: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum |
About the Role
Join the University of Warwick's Estates Information and Systems team and play a key role in improving the quality, accuracy and accessibility of mechanical services information across a large and diverse university estate.
This newly created role offers an opportunity to help establish and maintain a comprehensive record of mechanical engineering information, supporting the safe operation, maintenance and future development of buildings across campus. Working closely with Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers, Maintenance Teams and Estates colleagues, you will create, maintain and improve digital records for mechanical 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 an organised and detail focused CAD professional with experience producing and maintaining mechanical services drawings within a building, engineering or estates environment. You will have a good understanding of mechanical building services such as HVAC systems, pipework, plant and drainage installations, together with the ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering information.
You will be comfortable balancing office-based CAD work with site surveys and inspections, maintaining accurate records and identifying opportunities to improve information quality.
Most importantly, you will take pride in producing accurate, reliable information and enjoy contributing to projects that improve how an organisation manages and uses its building and asset data.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
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