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AutoCAD Recruitment Agency

AutoCAD remains one of the most widely used CAD platforms across the UK, underpinning roles in architecture, building services, engineering, construction, joinery, fit out and product design. Its flexibility, longevity and compatibility with other design tools mean it continues to form the backbone of many technical teams, even as BIM and 3D workflows evolve.

At CADagency, we specialise exclusively in CAD recruitment. That focus gives us a clear understanding of how AutoCAD is used in practice, from pure 2D production roles through to hybrid positions where AutoCAD sits alongside Revit, SolidWorks or other modelling software. We recruit AutoCAD professionals at all levels and across multiple sectors, matching candidates not just on software ability but on how AutoCAD fits into their wider role.

AutoCAD Roles We Recruit For

We recruit for a wide range of AutoCAD-led positions, including:

CAD Technicians
Producing detailed 2D drawings, layouts and technical documentation.

Design Engineers
Using AutoCAD as part of broader engineering or multidisciplinary workflows.

Architectural and Technical Technicians
Supporting planning, technical detailing and construction documentation.

CAD Leads and Managers
Overseeing standards, workflows and quality across AutoCAD-based teams.

In many roles, AutoCAD is no longer used in isolation. Candidates often combine AutoCAD with Revit, SolidWorks or sector-specific tools depending on the environment they work in.

Recruiting?

Derek Tesciuba

Director at CADagency, the CAD recruitment agency

Recruitment Consultant

derek@cadagency.co.uk

01245 790233

2026 AutoCAD Salary Insight

Based on respondents who selected AutoCAD in the CADagency 2026 Employment Survey, average UK salaries for AutoCAD professionals are:

  • Junior AutoCAD professionals: £29,800
    Typically focused on 2D drawing production, redline updates and supporting senior designers.

  • Intermediate AutoCAD professionals: £38,900
    Often responsible for full drawing packages, coordination support and increased technical ownership.

  • Senior AutoCAD professionals: £46,200
    Commonly involved in technical checking, mentoring and managing drawing standards across projects.

AutoCAD salaries tend to plateau earlier than BIM-led roles, with progression more closely linked to responsibility and sector than software alone.

AutoCAD vs Revit
At intermediate and senior level, Revit professionals earn on average £4,500 to £6,000 more than AutoCAD-only professionals, reflecting coordination responsibility and BIM-led project delivery.

Year on Year Change

  • Average AutoCAD salaries increased by 3.6% compared to 2025

  • Growth remains steady but below BIM-focused software

Five Year Progression

  • Average AutoCAD salaries have increased by approximately 14% over the past five years

  • Long-term growth is strongest where AutoCAD is combined with sector expertise or coordination exposure

Job Satisfaction and Retention

AutoCAD professionals report generally positive sentiment:

  • 63% describe their role as rewarding or very rewarding

  • 60% feel appreciated in their current position

  • Those working in roles where AutoCAD is combined with another platform report higher satisfaction than those in AutoCAD-only positions

When considering a job move, salary remains the most common motivator. However, a significant proportion of AutoCAD users also cite workload balance and progression as key factors, particularly at intermediate level.

Working Patterns

AutoCAD’s flexibility continues to support hybrid working.

  • 66% of AutoCAD professionals are happy working in a hybrid arrangement

  • Fully remote roles remain less common but are more prevalent in pure CAD production environments

  • Office-based roles are still typical where AutoCAD is used alongside coordination, site interface or multidisciplinary work

Sectors

Architecture

BIM

Commercial Kitchens

Design Engineering

Exhibition Design

Joinery

Mechanical & Electrical

Product Design

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