Architectural & Civil Drafters
Code: 17-3011.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£66,150
Range: £46,260 - £99,710
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Architectural Designer
Architectural Drafter
Architectural Draftsman
CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer)
CAD Tech (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
CADD Drafter (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Drafter)
Civil Drafter
Drafting Technician (Drafting Tech)
Draftsman
Draftsperson
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
- Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
- Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
design
building and construction
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
customer service
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Architectural & Civil Drafters
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Architectural & Civil Drafters is £66,150. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £46,260, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £99,710 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Architectural & Civil Drafters typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Architectural & Civil Drafters include: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble SketchUp Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£46,260
Median Annual (Average):
£66,150
90th Percentile (Senior):
£99,710
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