CAD Technician

CAD Technician / Architectural Assistant – Commercial Fit-Out Birmingham | £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
We''re working with a well-established Design & Build contractor in Birmingham delivering high-quality fit-out projects across offices, bars, hotels, and restaurants. Due to continued growth, they''re looking to bring in a technically capable design professional — whether that''s an experienced CAD Technician or someone with an architectural background looking to apply their skills in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The Role
You''ll support the design and delivery of commercial fit-out projects from concept through to construction, producing accurate drawings and contributing to the wider design process. Working closely with project managers, designers, and site teams, you''ll play a key role in making sure designs are practical, coordinated, and buildable.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D CAD drawings across all project stages
• Develop and amend drawing packages from concept through to construction issue
• Interpret design concepts into clear, technical, and buildable outputs
• Liaise with internal teams and site staff to ensure smooth project delivery
• Contribute to design development where skills and experience allow

• Experience in a CAD, architectural assistant, or junior architect role — ideally within commercial fit-out or a D&B environment
• Strong AutoCAD skills; Revit or similar an advantage
• Understanding of how design translates to construction on site
• Exposure to office, hospitality, or retail fit-out preferred
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working with pace

• Established and well-regarded D&B business with a strong pipeline
• Varied projects across office and hospitality sectors
• Supportive, close-knit team with real ownership from day one
• A genuine opportunity to grow — whether you''re developing technically or looking to broaden your design involvement