CAD Technician

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consultancy firm based in Kent is seeking a CAD Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing CAD files, maintaining CAD libraries, and assisting in design development. A minimum of 1 year experience in AutoCAD and an Architectural Technology degree are preferred. This position offers a salary of circa £30,000 with hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in AutoCAD in the building fabric sector.
• Competency in Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Experience in producing drawings for design ideas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile CAD files to surveyors’ requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the CAD library.
• Input design specifications into CAD software.
• Develop project designs and research solutions.
• Provide guidance to clients and design teams.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Construction knowledge

Design interpretation

Education

Architectural Technology degree

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with one of Building Magazines Top 100 consultancy firms based in Kent, who are recruiting for CAD Technician a on a permanent contract. The position is due to start on notice.

The salary is circa £30,000 dependent on experience for the role.

The ideal candidate will be qualified with CAD and experience drawing plans for previous projects.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing & compiling CAD files to surveyors’ requirements, including plans, sections, details and all associated information in accordance with the Company CAD manuals, BS1192, PAS 1192-2 etc
• Assisting in maintaining the CAD library of standard information required for all projects including, CAD block & standard details
• Inputting design specifications into CAD software and utilising this to draft technical specifications and blueprints
• Developing the project design, researching problems and producing simple construction solutions
• Assisting design team in providing professional guidance and decision making to clients, users and design/construction teams

Experience required:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in AutoCAD in building fabric sector
• Autodesk AutoCAD competency
• Architectural Technology degree preferred

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Experience in producing drawings to illustrate design ideas with basic understanding of construction processes and design
• Ability to work under instruction and to interpret hand drawn sketches
• Interest in construction techniques and architectural design and space planning

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Generous annual leave

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday
• 8:30am-5pm
• Flexible working hours

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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