CAD Engineer, Water Industry

Veolia UK

CAD Engineer developing innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure at Veolia. Collaborating with project teams using CAD software for design and analysis.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Take responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the project timescales and necessary 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) to ensure accurate data management, version control & efficient project collaboration.
Work in the Engineering Team to provide both consultative design support and in some instances supporting the installation and construction phase of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
To produce project specific installation specifications in order to obtain competitive installation quotations from local M&E contractors.
This may include the production of 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 the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design for water and wastewater schemes.
Support and assist in the development stage of a project taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided in accordance with required timescales and quality standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Relevant engineering qualification, i.e. Degree, HNC/ HND or equivalent.
Knowledge of CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations) and applying the principles of designing for safety.
Proficient in using AutoCAD/Revit & other relevant CAD Software (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D).
Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and the integration of geospatial data with CAD models is desirable.
Knowledge of BIM processes & standards (ISO 19650).
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.
Familiarity with UK water company specifications and standards (e.g., WIMES, Sewers for Adoption) would be highly advantageous.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD Design2D & 3D DrawingBOM Listing ProductionP&ID CreationWater/Wastewater Treatment DesignLiDAR Data IntegrationCommon Data Environment ManagementGeospatial Data IntegrationEngineering QualificationCDM Regulations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam CollaborationProject ManagementAdaptability to New Technologies

Certifications

Degree in EngineeringHNC/HND or Equivalent