CAD/CAFM Technician
Caerleon, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 3 days ago
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented CAD / CAFM Technician to join our Estates & Facilities team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate estate data, supporting operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making across multiple sites.
You will be responsible for reviewing and updating CAD drawings, managing CAFM system data, and contributing to the digital management of our estate through innovative technologies such as 3D scanning.
This role involves working across a variety of sites, including clinical and non-clinical environments.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented CAD / CAFM Technician to join our Estates & Facilities team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate estate data, supporting operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making across multiple sites.
You will be responsible for reviewing and updating CAD drawings, managing CAFM system data, and contributing to the digital management of our estate through innovative technologies such as 3D scanning.
This role involves working across a variety of sites, including clinical and non-clinical environments.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct on-site surveys to validate and update CAD drawings across all facilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date AutoCAD drawings (floor plans, site plans)
- Manage and support the CAFM system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Capture and process 3D scans and digital images for integration into estate systems
- Collect and maintain asset data to support maintenance planning and compliance
- Produce reports on space utilisation, maintenance backlog, and statutory compliance
- Work collaboratively with Estates, Facilities, and Capital Projects teams
- Provide technical advice and training to colleagues on CAFM processes and systems
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. Health & Safety, Asbestos, PPM records)
- Analyse complex data and present insights to support operational and strategic decisions
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in Architectural Technology, Building Studies
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and experience with CAFM
- Familiarity with CAFM systems and asset management principles.
- Be fully aware and apply the health boards policy on GDPR whilst using scanning equipment.
- Asset management principles
- Knowledge of building services and facilities management.
- Experience in data analysis and reporting.
- Experience in a facilities management, building services, or construction environment
- Understand compliance requirements in healthcare or similar environments.
- Experience with 3D scanning technologies.
- NHS compliance standards
Essential criteria
- Experience of using and manipulating software such as MiCAD, AutoCAD
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- CAD drawing updates, asset data management
- Demonstrate experience of producing measured surveys
- Healthcare estates experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Advanced IT skills using a variety of different IT platforms
- Ability to travel around the Health Board independently
- Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent data manipulation skills, including databases and spreadsheets and ability to extract, collate, analyse and summarise data in tables and charts.
- Polite, professional and friendly approach to work
- Good analytical skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated and ability to work unsupervised effectively within guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to be independently mobile to meet the requirements of the post, including travelling to different Health Board sites