CAD/BIM Technician

Together Housing; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Housing is seeking a detail-oriented CAD/BIM Technician for its Property Safety team in Halifax. The role involves creating technical drawings, processing survey data, and maintaining records to support property management. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a supportive working environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Professional development training opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in housing or construction settings.
• Qualified in CAD design and BIM Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update technical drawings for maintenance projects.
• Maintain and update property asset records.
• Document changes to existing properties.

Skills

Knowledge of building regulations

Knowledge of fire safety standards

Knowledge of accessibility requirements

Demonstrated experience in creating accurate CAD drawings

Use of AutoCAD

Use of Revit

Use of GIS software

Ability to use IT applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Qualification in CAD design or related field

Qualification in BIM Modelling

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented CAD/BIM Technician to join our Property Safety team based in Halifax. You will be responsible for producing and updating accurate technical drawings to support the management, refurbishment, and maintenance of our property portfolio. Your role will involve creating floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, and site layouts using CAD/BIM software, as well as processing survey data into technical drawings. You’ll also be tasked with surveying buildings using scanning technology, maintaining asset records (including utilities and site plans), and documenting any changes to existing properties.

Together Housing Group:We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Outline of key responsibilities for the CAD/BIM Technician…

• To produce and update technical drawings for existing buildings, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• To prepare accurate layouts, floor plans, elevations and cross-sections using CAD/BIM software.
• To maintain and update property asset records, including site plans and utilities.
• To document changes to existing properties
• To process survey information into technical plans.
• Ensure all drawings comply with UK building regulations, housing standards, fire safety requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Organize and maintain a central database for all CAD/BIM files and associated project information.
• Stay updated on new CAD and other new technologies to enhance design efficiency.
• Review and modify existing drawings as necessary
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to understand project specifications and thoroughly appraise external documentation.
• Ensure that quality control arrangements are effective and are consistently applied

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Qualification in CAD design or related field (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, BTEC, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Qualification in BIM Modelling
• Knowledge of building regulations, fire safety standards, and accessibility requirements in the UK
• Demonstrated experience in creating accurate CAD drawings in a construction or housing setting
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM to produce designs.
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software
• Ability to use IT applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and to produce detailed letters and reports as required

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the CAD/BIM Technician role…

• Starting salary of£31,763
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies

• Your normal working hours will be 37hrs per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• Hybrid Role
• Based out of our Halifax office

• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on theEmployee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

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