Cad Technician

Manesis Search & Selection; Chasetown; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension

25 Days Holiday + Celebration Day

Health Cash Plan

4x Life Assurance

Discount platform access

Job summary

Manesis Search & Selection in Burntwood, Staffordshire is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to advance their manufacturing business. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will translate architects' plans, site surveys and customer sketches into high-quality 2D layouts and thermal calculations.

You will play a vital commercial and technical role from quotation through to manufacturing and on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as CAD Technician in construction/manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficient in 2D CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify 2D layout drawings reflecting site conditions.
• Interpret technical details and maintain design intent.
• Perform thermal calculations.
• Generate itemised material schedules for pricing and production.
• Outline delivery schedules and zones on drawings.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate timelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

2D Drafting

Drafting

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

U-value software

BuildDesk

Estimating tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location

Burntwood, Staffordshire (Hybrid option available post-training)

Salary

Up to £35,000 per annum

Hours

Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm, 30-minute lunch)

Benefits

• 10% Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + Celebration Day
• Health Cash Plan
• 4x Life Assurance

The Role

Are you an experienced CAD Technician looking to advance your career with a market-leading business? I am looking for a CAD Technician to join my client’s successful manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Design Manager, you will translate architects' plans, site surveys and customer sketches into high-quality technical layouts and thermal calculations. You will play a vital commercial and technical role, ensuring accuracy from initial quotation through to manufacturing and on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Drafting: Produce and modify 2D layout drawings reflecting real-world site conditions.
• Design Integration: Interpret intricate technical details and maintain design intent.
• Thermal Calculations: Perform thermal calculations.
• Component Scheduling: Generate itemised material schedules for accurate estimating, production pricing and structural build-ups.
• Commercial Awareness: Identify and flag projects with unusual build-ups or non-standard components requiring pricing reviews.
• Logistics Planning: Outline clear delivery schedules and distinct delivery zones directly onto project drawings.
• Project Delivery: Manage workflows efficiently to complete multiple high-quality projects per day.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate technical guidance and project deadlines to internal teams and external professionals.

The Candidate

• Education: HNC, HND, or Degree in a construction/manufacturing discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as a CAD Technician in construction, manufacturing or engineering.
• CAD Skills: Essential proficiency in 2D software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks). Drawing Express is highly desirable.
• Specialist Software (Desirable): Experience with U-value software (JPA, BuildDesk), estimating tools, or CRM systems (Salesforce, Efficy).

The Package & Perks

• Competitive salary up to £35,000.
• Flexible hybrid working model after your initial training period.
• 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus 1 personal celebration day.
• 10% total pension (5% employer / 5% employee contribution).
• Comprehensive health cash plan and 4x life assurance cover.
• Discount platform access and salary sacrifice options (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech schemes).