Permanent – Full Time Stowmarket Summary Competitive Salary plus Flexible Benefits Freedom is recruiting an experienced Electrical CAD Technician to join our Design team based at our Stowmarket office. This role focuses on producing CAD electrical layout drawings for substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV for Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and private clients, along with additional CAD duties across the group. This is an opportunity to develop your skills further within a supportive team, contributing to high-profile electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. You will be encouraged to work towards professional accreditation and stay up to date with the latest industry developments. Key Deliverables Producing primary HV plant design drawings for substation projects from 11kV to 400kV, in collaboration with Electrical Design Engineers. Supporting the wider team by sharing knowledge and providing technical guidance when required. Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure all design drawings meet project deadlines and client expectations. Representing Freedom professionally at all times, helping to promote the company’s image and reputation. Managing your own professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CAD technologies, industry trends, and best practice. What We’re Looking For Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 2D and 3D modelling techniques. Experience in CAD/BIM coordination and familiarity with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and MicroStation is desirable. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Ideally a minimum of GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths, Science, and English. HNC in a relevant engineering or design discipline is preferred. Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive Salary Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Apply Now