Cad Technician (autocad) in Croydon, London

AutoCAD Technician

Location: Croydon, South London (CR0 4RR)
Pay: £35,000 - £55,000 per year
Contract: 4-6 Week Contract (Immediate Start) with potential for full-time

About Us

Scena is one of the UK’s leading creative construction companies, with over 40 years of experience delivering high-quality scenic builds. We work across theatre, television, film, museums, exhibitions, conferences, and live events worldwide.

The Role - Immediate Requirement

We are looking for an experienced AutoCAD Draftsperson who is available to start immediately. This is a fast-paced role where you will be producing accurate, buildable drawings for live projects already in production.

You will be a key part of the team, turning creative concepts into technical drawing packages that can be delivered straight to the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D construction drawings and 3D models from concept to fabrication
• Translate creative briefs, sketches, and specifications into accurate CAD drawings
• Work closely with designers, project managers, and workshop teams
• Ensure drawings are practical and reflect real-world build constraints
• Create structural details and assembly drawings for bespoke scenic elements
• Update and manage drawing packages as projects progress
• Attend site surveys and installations where required
• Maintain drawing registers, version control, and file management across multiple projects

Requirements

• Proven AutoCAD experience is essential
• Strong understanding of construction drawings (this is not a design role)

• Experience working with scenic builds, set construction, or similar environments
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
• Confident communicator across technical and creative teams
• Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, or SolidWorks is advantageous

The Opportunity

This is an urgent hire for a 4-6-week contract, with the possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate. You will be based at our Croydon HQ, with some travel to project sites as required.

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If you want to put your drafting skills to work on builds that genuinely matter - theatre, film, broadcast, and live events - we’d love to hear from you.

Other suitable skills and experience include. AutoCAD, CAD Technician, CAD Draughtsperson / Draftsperson, AutoCAD Technician, CAD Designer, CAD Engineer.

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