CAD / Design Technician

Freelance M&E (Mechanical Bias) CAD / Design Technician
Location: Milton Keynes – office-based, 3 days per week
Rate: £300–£325/day
Contract: Freelance with potential to move into a permanent role

Overview

We are supporting a public sector organisation seeking a freelance M&E CAD / Design Technician (mechanical bias) to support ongoing building services projects.

This role sits between CAD production and early-stage design support, assisting the team through RIBA Stage 3. It is not a lead design role but requires a working understanding of building services systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of M&E drawings using AutoCAD (Revit beneficial)
• Supporting the development of designs through RIBA Stages 2–3
• Assisting with mechanical services layouts (HVAC, plant rooms, distribution)
• Working from engineer input to help develop coordinated and buildable designs
• Contributing to performance specifications and technical documentation
• Liaising with internal teams to support project delivery and coordination

Required Experience

• Background in M&E / Building Services, with a mechanical bias preferred
• Experience as a CAD Technician or Junior/Intermediate Design Engineer
• Strong AutoCAD capability (Revit advantageous)
• Exposure to RIBA Stage 2–3 design development
• Understanding of building services systems (HVAC, etc.)
• Able to support design—not just produce drawings

Desirable

• Previous experience in a public sector or local authority environment
• Exposure to performance specifications / design documentation
• Experience working in consultancy or D&B contractor environments

Important Note

This role is not a senior or lead design position. It is suited to someone who can bridge the gap between CAD and design support, working under direction while contributing to project development.