Freelance M&E (Mechanical Bias) CAD / Design Technician
Location: Milton Keynes – office-based, 3 days per week
Rate: £300–£325/day
Contract: Freelance with potential to move into a permanent role
Overview
We are supporting a public sector organisation seeking a freelance M&E CAD / Design Technician (mechanical bias) to support ongoing building services projects.
This role sits between CAD production and early-stage design support, assisting the team through RIBA Stage 3. It is not a lead design role but requires a working understanding of building services systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of M&E drawings using AutoCAD (Revit beneficial)
- Supporting the development of designs through RIBA Stages 2–3
- Assisting with mechanical services layouts (HVAC, plant rooms, distribution)
- Working from engineer input to help develop coordinated and buildable designs
- Contributing to performance specifications and technical documentation
- Liaising with internal teams to support project delivery and coordination
Required Experience
- Background in M&E / Building Services, with a mechanical bias preferred
- Experience as a CAD Technician or Junior/Intermediate Design Engineer
- Strong AutoCAD capability (Revit advantageous)
- Exposure to RIBA Stage 2–3 design development
- Understanding of building services systems (HVAC, etc.)
- Able to support design—not just produce drawings
Desirable
- Previous experience in a public sector or local authority environment
- Exposure to performance specifications / design documentation
- Experience working in consultancy or D&B contractor environments
Important Note
This role is not a senior or lead design position. It is suited to someone who can bridge the gap between CAD and design support, working under direction while contributing to project development.