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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

CAD Operator

🏢 CBRE • 📍 Manchester, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£31,920 - £44,614
£2,660 - £3,718 / mo

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Manchester, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Posted 30-Jan-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction Location(s) Manchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.


Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops.


We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.


Respect Integrity Service Excellence


CBRE have an excellent opportunity for a Cad Technician to join a growing consultancy team in the UK within CBRE GWS …….


We are seeking to hear from individuals with background in the delivery of CAD services gained within an Asset/ Estates Management, Construction or Engineering discipline who want to develop and advance their career within the field of Asset Management. Particular experience in developing and submitting planning applications for sites would be an advantage.


Main Responsibilities


  • Produce drawings that will form part of a basic planning application for sites across the UK
  • Provide CAD support to colleagues within Asset Management, Project Management and the Client.
  • Oversee the development of site plans, through attendance at project meetings both in person and online associated dialogue with supply chain partners.
  • Create or amend AutoCAD drawings to specified standards.
  • Interface with an internal drawing management system and ensure this remains updated.
  • Support the delivery of technical services in consideration of; structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services, fire engineering services and develop programmes of work to address matters arising.
  • Attend the Asset Management communities of practice forum with colleagues from across the UK to develop skills and support national initiatives.


The Ideal Candidate


Essential


  • A qualification in CAD ideally gained within a built environment subject.
  • Able to interpret complex data including multi layered AutoCAD drawings.
  • A good understanding and working knowledge of CAD, including standards and Quality Assurance.
  • Comfortable complying with procedures and production of drawings and documents for planning applications.
  • Able to work under pressure whilst conforming to procedures and paying attention to detail.
  • Able to work as part of a team and take ownership of their area and time, work with minimal supervision and manage your time effectively to meet tight deadlines within a demanding environment.
  • Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and external partners (contractor, consultant representatives), via face to face contact, meetings, emails and written documentation on matters involving: property drawings, proposals, space planning, drawing updates and space utilisation analysis.


Desirable


  • Experience working within Estates/ Assets environment
  • Experience in production of landscape drawings including levels and understanding of topographical surveys
  • Experience developing, implementing and submitting planning applications

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Operator roles across CBRE's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Real Estate.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,920 - £44,614 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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