Senior Digital Engineer - CAD

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Key Information

Job title: Senior CAD Engineer 

Salary: £60,000                                    

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL, Permanent                              

Reference:  SF2136

Contract details:  Full time                        

Location: Endeavour Square, Stratford/ Hybrid

Application closing date: Sunday 14th December @ 23:59

*Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Overview of project/role 

 
We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Senior CAD Engineer to play a pivotal role within our Digital Engineering team. This senior-level position will support and guide technical delivery across the business. The successful candidate will lead the development of complex design solutions, mentor junior engineers, and help shape best practices in CAD and BIM modelling across diverse and high-impact infrastructure projects.

As a senior member of the project design team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated design outputs that align with project and business objectives. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical outcomes on major projects, contribute to digital strategy, and support the development of critical infrastructure within the capital transport system.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CAD engineer to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact on the future of urban infrastructure. Join us and help shape the digital transformation of transport systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of high-quality engineering drawings and 3D digital design models using industry-standard CAD and BIM tools
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality assurance to the CAD team across multiple projects
• Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and governance frameworks
• Actively contribute to innovation, process improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies and workflows
• Coordinate effectively with engineers and stakeholders across all disciplines to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery
• Maintain a deep understanding of the latest CAD/BIM software developments, ensuring continuous alignment with best practices

Skills & Capabilities:

Essential

• Expert proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise for 2D and 3D design

Desirable

• Strong leadership, organisational, and mentoring abilities
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to operate independently and drive team performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety in design delivery

Knowledge:

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of BIM, GIS, and digital engineering tools and methodologies
• Strong understanding of civil/structural engineering principles and the built environment

Desirable

• Familiarity with Bentley Open Building Designer and other relevant design platforms
• Comprehensive knowledge of the design lifecycle and systems integration across transport infrastructure
• Awareness of relevant TfL, British and International standards, and industry best practices
• Good commercial awareness, including the implications of digital design on project delivery and cost
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and digital risk management in engineering

Experience:

Essential

• Typically, 5+ years’ experience in a CAD engineering role, including leadership or senior responsibilities on complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Desirable

• Proven track record of delivering digital design services to industry standards on both large and small-scale infrastructure schemes
• Experience building strong relationships across teams, functions, and external stakeholders

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CAD engineer to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact on the future of urban infrastructure. Join us and help shape the digital transformation of transport systems.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and answering the screening questions provided.
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.  

PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Please be aware that due to the holiday period, next steps in this process will be early in 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 
 
Benefits  
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
 

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.