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The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Annual and on‑the‑spot bonuses

Profit Share Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Private medical insurance

Paid membership to Professional Bodies

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a CAD Technician to assist in producing highway designs, including calculations and drawings. The ideal candidate will have experience in a consultancy environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD. You will collaborate with stakeholders and prepare various technical documents. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension, bonuses, and private medical insurance. Join a team dedicated to professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing highway designs for consultancy projects.
• Good understanding of spreadsheets and numerical data.
• Confident communication skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing highway design solutions for clients.
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Preparing reports, drawings, and cost estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Join other savvy professionals just like you at CIHT. We are committed to fulfilling your professional development needs throughout your career.

Milestone is a well-established, market-leading consultancy offering a ‘one-stop’ solution for all aspects of transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation and operation. We operate throughout the UK assisting our diverse clientele with a range of interesting projects.

Milestone are committed to supporting and inspiring each other. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated team member who embraces this same ethos to join our Midland office. Milestone can offer a great employment package, including a competitive salary, annual and on‑spot bonuses, Profit Share bonuses, company pension and healthcare.

You will be assisting with the production of highway designs including calculations, drawings and specifications to relevant local and national highway standards. Your experience should demonstrate the successful design of projects within a consultancy environment, including meeting deadlines and targets. Your verbal and written communication skills and teamwork should be excellent.

As a CAD Technician, you will assist with the implementation of a range of highway schemes through the feasibility, design and construction stages. You will be responsible for preparing designs and drawings, liaising with utility providers and other service provider companies and gaining technical approvals from the Local Highway Authority. This could include highway improvement schemes, new roads, streetscape improvement and designing new infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities of CAD Technician

• Designing and implementing highway design solutions for our clients in the private and public sectors.
• Developing excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, external providers and other agencies.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned tasks to budget and programme.
• Preparing reports, drawings, schedules, cost estimates and other documents.
• Assisting senior members with monthly programme and financial reporting.

Required skills / experience

• Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data.
• Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and ability to manage own workload.
• Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Technical Skills

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG.

Benefits

• Company Pension.
• Annual and on‑the‑spot bonuses.
• Profit Share Bonus.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Paid membership to Professional Bodies.

For more information on this unique opportunity, please contact Joanne Hall today on 0191 338 7220, or email your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].