CAD Technician Contract Jobs in Aberdeen
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HGV Technician (Nights)
Posted 1 month ago by Waitrose & Partners
As a Vehicle Technician in Bracknell, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining a fleet of delivery vehicles...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
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Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
Posted 1 month ago by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation T...
We are seeking an experienced Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician for an 18-month fixed-term contract at Gre...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Controls & Automation Technician (Field & Workshop)
Posted 1 month ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Are you a Controls & Automation Technician with PLC experience, looking for a varied role split between field-based...
- Rate £47,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Clinical Research Scientist - Medical Affairs
Posted 1 month ago by SKIN ANALYTICS LTD
Skin Analytics is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to support the clinical evaluation of AI Medical Devices, partic...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
HGV Vehicle Technician
Posted 1 month ago by John Lewis & Partners
As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining a fleet of delivery vehicles to ensure th...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Bletchley, England, United Kingdom
Light Vehicle Technician
Posted 1 month ago by John Lewis & Partners
To carry out scheduled repair and maintenance of the Waitrose E Commerce Vehicle fleet and outlying branch vehicles, the...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Mobile Vehicle Technician
Posted 1 month ago by John Lewis & Partners
As a Mobile Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining a fleet of delivery vehicles to en...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Onsite
- Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Graduate Bridge Engineer - Northampton - 2026
Posted 1 month ago by Stantec
Stantec is seeking a Graduate Bridge Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme in Northampton. The role involves co...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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About Our CAD Technician Contract Roles in Aberdeen
What does a cad technician contractor do?
CAD Technician contractors produce the detailed technical drawings and models that construction, engineering, and manufacturing projects depend on to move from design concept to physical delivery. Contract engagements involve creating 2D drawings and 3D models from design briefs and sketches, producing fabrication and installation drawings, coordinating between design disciplines to resolve spatial clashes, maintaining drawing registers and revision control, and producing as-built documentation. The role spans multiple sectors: architectural and structural detailing in construction, mechanical and piping layout in process engineering, electrical schematic production, and component modelling in manufacturing. Demand is tied to the volume of active design and construction work in the UK economy.
AutoCAD remains the foundational skill, but the market has shifted substantially toward BIM-capable contractors. Proficiency in Revit is now expected for most construction and architectural work, while mechanical and process industries require SolidWorks, Inventor, or Plant 3D depending on the sector. Contractors who can work within a BIM Level 2 environment, producing models that comply with BS 1192 and ISO 19650 standards, command a significant premium over those limited to traditional 2D drafting. Sector-specific drawing standards matter: BS 8888 for engineering, PAS 1192 for construction, and client-specific standards on major infrastructure programmes.
What is the market like for cad technician contractors?
CAD Technician contracting is a volume market tied directly to the health of UK construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The ongoing shift from 2D drafting to BIM-based workflows has created a two-tier market: contractors with strong Revit and BIM coordination skills are in consistent demand and command rates toward the upper end of the range, while those limited to 2D AutoCAD face greater competition and downward rate pressure. Major infrastructure programmes and large commercial construction projects are the most reliable sources of longer-term CAD contracts. Remote working has become more common for CAD roles than for many other construction disciplines, broadening the geographic reach for contractors willing to work outside their immediate area.
What is the contracting market like in Aberdeen?
No other UK city is as thoroughly defined by a single sector as Aberdeen is by oil, gas, and energy. Major operators, service companies, and engineering contractors serving the North Sea sustain concentrated hiring for petroleum, mechanical, electrical, subsea, process, and commissioning engineers, alongside HSE, project controls, and commercial management. The energy transition is reshaping part of this picture, with offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects drawing on the same talent pool and contracting infrastructure that supports conventional energy work. Outside energy, contracting activity is relatively thin compared to Edinburgh or Glasgow. Energy sector rates in Aberdeen carry a premium that can match or exceed London, reflecting the specialist nature of the work and the harsh environment allowances common in offshore and remote site engagements.
How much do cad technician contractors usually earn in Aberdeen?
Contract rates for cad technician roles in Aberdeen typically range from £180 to £405 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cad technician vacancies in Aberdeen are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 110 cad technician contract roles across the site, with Aberdeen contributing to the market. Data reviewed up to May 2026.