Draughtsperson / CAD Designer
Translate engineering and architectural ideas into precise technical drawings — the language that turns designs into reality on site.
Draughtspersons and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) designers produce the detailed technical drawings and documentation that engineers, architects, and contractors use to build structures, manufacture components, and install systems. They work across industries — architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical and MEP engineering, interior design, and manufacturing. In Sri Lanka, CAD designers are in constant demand across construction consultancies, engineering firms, manufacturing plants, and government agencies. With the rise of BIM (Building Information Modelling), CAD designers who master Revit and 3D modelling software are increasingly sought after for premium roles locally and internationally.
What a Draughtsperson / CAD Designer does daily
- Produce architectural and engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks
- Draft floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and construction documents
- Prepare shop drawings and fabrication drawings for contractors
- Produce 3D models and renderings of buildings, structures, and components
- Update and manage drawing registers and revision records
- Coordinate drawing sets with engineers, architects, and project teams
- Convert hand-drawn concept sketches into precise CAD drawings
- Produce as-built drawings after construction completion
Step-by-Step Career Roadmap
- Develop strong drawing skills — both freehand sketching and ruler-based technical drawing
- Learn to draw floor plans and basic elevations of rooms and buildings
- Study geometry — angles, lines, dimensions, and proportions
- Build models from paper and cardboard — develop 3D spatial visualisation
- Learn to use a compass and set squares accurately
- Technical drawing competitions
- Scale model building
- Floor plan sketching
- Technical Drawing is the core skill — invest significant time in it from early on