CAD Technician (Progression to Project Manager)

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  • Location: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum
  • Published: 1 July 2026

CAD Technician/Architectural Designer (Progression to Project Manager)

Flitwick, Bedfordshire

£30,000 – £40,000 + Training + Progression + Unlimited Holiday + Benefits

Are you a CAD Technician/Architectural Designer or similar, coming from a background within the fabrication/manufacturing/construction/glazing/cladding sector or a related field, looking to join a highly-impressive, well-respected company, quickly making a name for themselves within the Architectural Metalwork sector?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, recognised for their premium quality service and best-in-class workmanship in every project they undertake?

On offer for the successful CAD Technician/Architectural Designer or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a highly-respected company, going from strength to strength within the Bespoke Architectural Metalwork sector, quickly making a name for themselves as industry leaders? Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a well-established company, offering not only impressive training and development opportunities, but also scalable career progression pathways with continued company growth, with the intention to swiftly develop you into a Project Manager position.

In this role, the successful CAD Technician/Architectural Designer or similar will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke architectural metalwork products. In addition, you will also be responsible for managing designs from initial conception, through to the manufacturing stage, and as your role develops into a Project Manager position, you will eventually be responsible for the full lifecycle of the project. On top of this, you will also be responsible for liaison and coordination with both architects, contractors, fabricators and suppliers alike. Finally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with structural, safety and building regulations, with eventual assistance in the preparation of quotations, design proposals, keeping accurate technical project documentation.

The ideal CAD Technician/Architectural Designer or similar, will come from a background within the fabrication/manufacturing/construction/glazing/cladding sector or a related field. In addition, you will also have a proficiency in a variety of CAD software’s, specifically, AutoCAD. On top of this, you will also ave prior working experience within a CAD Technician/Architectural Designer position or a related field, with a desire to transition into a Project Manager role. Finally, you will hold a full, valid UK drivers license.

The Role:

  • Design and development of bespoke architectural metalwork products
  • Managing designs from initial conception, through to the manufacturing stage, and as your role develops into a Project Manager position, you will eventually be
  • Liaison and coordination with both architects, contractors, fabricators and suppliers alike

The Person:

  • Proficiency in a variety of CAD software’s, specifically, AutoCAD
  • Background within the fabrication/manufacturing/construction/glazing/cladding sector or a related field
  • Holds a full, valid UK driver’s license

Reference: BBBH26074

Keywords: AutoCAD, CAD, CAD Technician, CAD Designer, Architecture, Architectural, Architectural Designer, Architectural Technician, Fabrication, Metalwork, Manufacturing, Construction, Glazing, Cladding, Facades, Exterior, Interior, Progression, Training, Development, Flitwick, Milton Keynes, England

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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