Draftsperson

Draughtsperson Heavy Civils & Earthworks (Contract)

Major Infrastructure Project Bridgwater Area

If you re the kind of Draughtsperson who takes pride in getting drawings right first time not just pushing lines around a screen this is one worth your attention. We re looking for an experienced Contract Draughtsperson / CAD Technician to support delivery on a major heavy civil engineering scheme near Bridgwater.

This is a long-term project running through to 2027/28, offering genuine continuity and the chance to be embedded within a high-performing site team.

The Project

This is a large, multi-phase infrastructure scheme delivering complex civils works, including:

• Sheet piling
• Major earthworks
• River realignments
• Bridges and viaducts

It s a technically demanding environment with multiple work fronts ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the action and producing accurate, buildable information.

The Role

You ll play a key role supporting engineering and delivery teams by producing, updating and maintaining accurate drawings across the project.
This isn t a back-office role you ll be working closely with engineers and site teams to ensure drawings reflect what s actually happening on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and updating construction drawings and as-builts
• Interpreting and implementing engineer mark-ups and redlines
• Supporting engineers with temporary and permanent works detailing
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date drawing registers
• Ensuring all drawings reflect latest revisions and site changes
• Working closely with site engineers to capture as-built information
• Assisting with quality assurance and documentation control
• Supporting coordination across multiple work sections

About You

We re looking for a Draughtsperson who understands civils not just CAD.
You ll likely have experience working on large infrastructure or heavy civils projects and be confident operating in a fast-paced, site-led environment.

You ll bring:

• Within one hour drive of Bridgwater
• Proven experience as a CAD Technician / Draughtsperson within civil engineering
• Strong experience with AutoCAD (essential)
• Experience working on earthworks, piling, RC or infrastructure schemes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and redlines accurately
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality drawings
• Comfortable liaising with engineers and site teams
• Ability to manage multiple drawing packages and deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with Civil 3D or BIM environments
• Previous experience producing as-built drawings on live projects

Rate & Package

• £350 £400 per day (PAYE rate plus Holiday Pay)
• Long-term freelance role with excellent continuity
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically interesting project

The Bottom Line

If you re a Draughtsperson who wants to be part of a major civils scheme, not just sat detached from it this is a proper role where your work directly impacts delivery.