About the Role
Veolia is seeking a CAD Engineer to join their Technical Direction Water Engineering Team, focusing on innovative solutions for a sustainable future. The role involves translating conceptual designs into detailed CAD drawings and collaborating with project teams to manage BIM models and ensure accurate data management.
Responsibilities
- Translate and develop conceptual designs into CAD drawings, including GA's, Planning Drawings, 3D arrangements, Layout drawings, Setting out drawings, SLD’s, PFD and P&ID for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure using AutoCAD/Revit & other relevant CAD software.
- Produce BOM listings to enable specifications, calculations and component selection to be undertaken by others.
- Ensure conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet project timescales and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Project teams to create, update & manage BIM Models in accordance with project requirements & industry standards.
- Utilise a Common Data Environment (CDE) for accurate data management, version control & efficient project collaboration.
- Provide consultative design support and support the installation and construction phase of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Produce project specific installation specifications to obtain competitive installation quotations from local M&E contractors.
- Produce appropriate 2D and/or 3D drawings (Layouts, General Arrangements, planning and piping drawings) for water treatment assets and associated pipework systems.
- Create 3D renders for use in bid documentation.
- Generate, import & work with LiDAR scans in CAD using Trimble X9 Scanner.
- Liaise with Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers in identifying project requirements and on the development of detailed design for water and wastewater schemes.
- Support and assist in the development stage of a project, ensuring conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided in accordance with required timescales and quality standards.
Requirements
- Previous CAD experience 2D & 3D.
- Experience with creating P&ID & layout drawings, ideally within the UK water/wastewater sector.
- Experience working in the UK Water Industry with knowledge of modelling water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and associated mechanical, electrical, and piping systems (MEP).
- Experience in producing designs for both above-ground (non-infrastructure) and below-ground (infrastructure) water assets, such as treatment works, pumping stations, and pipeline networks.
- Experience using LiDAR data within CAD models.
- Knowledge of CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations) and applying the principles of designing for safety.
- Experience with Common Data Environments (e.g Viewpoint, BIM360/ACC or Projectwise).
- Understanding of the asset data lifecycle and experience in preparing models and drawings for digital handover that meet client asset information requirements (AIR).
- Experience using LiDAR equipment.
- Strong communication skill & ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects & prioritise workload.
- Able to adapt to new technologies & software as required.
Skills
- AutoCAD/Revit
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- BIM processes & standards (ISO 19650)
- LiDAR equipment
Location
- Hybrid from one of Veolia’s regional offices (Cannock, Horsham, Warrington, London or Edinburgh)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- 40 hours per week
Education Level
- Relevant engineering qualification, i.e. Degree, HNC/ HND or equivalent.
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £40,000 per annum plus 10% bonus
Benefits
- 10% bonus
- Veolia benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy service
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Company
- When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
- We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
- We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
- Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity.
- We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done.
- And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.
- Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all.
- And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.
Equal Opportunity
- We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.
- As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
- We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
