Job description

Job Title: Civil Draughtsman – Roads & Drainage

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and exceptionally fast Civil Draughtsman specializing in Roads and Infrastructure Drainage to join our dynamic engineering team.

In this role, speed and precision are paramount. You will be responsible for handling drafting requirements across multiple concurrent projects, requiring an individual who thrives under tight deadlines, possesses sharp attention to detail, and can swiftly turn engineering concepts into flawless, production-ready drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & Design: Prepare detailed alignment plans, longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, grading plans, and structural details for roads, highways, and intersections.
• Drainage Networks: Draft comprehensive storm water, waste water, and catchment area drainage networks, including manholes, culverts, and catchment basins based on engineering calculations.
• Multi-Project Execution: Swiftly manage and prioritize drafting workloads for multiple projects simultaneously without compromising design quality or local authority standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Civil and Infrastructure Engineers to interpret sketches, redlines, and design notes, turning them into structural CAD drawings.
• Quantity Take-offs: Assist the engineering team with basic quantity take-offs directly from drawings when required.
• As-Built Drawings: Update and maintain accurate as-built drawings and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience specifically in roads, highways, and infrastructure drainage drafting.
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is mandatory. Experience with MicroStation or GIS software is a plus.
• Speed & Efficiency: A proven track record of delivering high-volume, accurate drafting work under tight schedules. Exceptional command of CAD shortcuts, templates, and dynamic blocks to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to road geometry, earthworks, and hydraulics/drainage.
• Standard Compliance: Thorough knowledge of local municipality standards, drafting conventions, and layer management.
• Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Draughtsmanship, or a related technical field.

What We Are Looking For (The Ideal Candidate)

"We don’t just need someone who knows the software; we need a drafting engine. If you pride yourself on your CAD speed, your ability to jump between projects seamlessly, and your knack for spotting standard errors before they hit submission, you will thrive here."

How to Apply



Please submit your updated CV along with a portfolio or samples of your previous roads and drainage drawings.

Note: Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a brief, timed CAD speed and accuracy test.

Skills

Required Skills & Qualifications



• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience specifically in roads, highways, and infrastructure drainage drafting.
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is mandatory. Experience with MicroStation or GIS software is a plus.
• Speed & Efficiency: A proven track record of delivering high-volume, accurate drafting work under tight schedules. Exceptional command of CAD shortcuts, templates, and dynamic blocks to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to road geometry, earthworks, and hydraulics/drainage.
• Standard Compliance: Thorough knowledge of local municipality standards, drafting conventions, and layer management.
• Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Draughtsmanship, or a related technical field.