Overview
Location: Henley on Thames
We are looking for an AutoCAD Technician to join our Henley team with a focus on providing technical services for a number of hospitality and housing clients. You’ll be working within a team of experienced Engineers and Technicians. This role requires AutoCAD skills, technical knowledge and project management abilities to deliver projects to a high standard and within required timescales.
Responsibilities
- Programming of resources and tasks to ensure projects are delivered within required timescales.
- Supporting a team of engineers and technicians to deliver residential housing projects.
- Overseeing several projects simultaneously.
- Ensuring that each stage of the project is delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Able to work independently as well as supporting junior staff.
- Produce detailed substructure and superstructure drawings and details. Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
- Reporting regularly on progress to Associates/Partners.
- Dealing with technical and construction queries in a timely manner.
- Reviewing and commenting on third party designs/drawings.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified to HNC level would be advantageous, but not necessary.
- 2+ years’ relevant experience.
- Good knowledge in the use of AutoCAD.
- Keen focus on quality whilst also able to work at pace within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Some experience of building structures and knowledge of steel, concrete, timber and load bearing masonry structures would be an advantage; though experience of CAD within a connected sector would also be satisfactory.
- Excellent communication skills with a positive working attitude.
Benefits
- Excellent career development opportunities within a clear structure. We are expanding and want a structural engineer who will grow with us.
- You will gain a breadth of experience and develop this through daily interaction with senior engineers and partners.
- Our Partners are skilled and experienced in supporting engineers to achieve chartership.
- A friendly work environment with plenty of opportunities for socialising outside of work.
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days’ holiday; option to buy additional holiday or sell holiday not used plus additional holiday based on length of service.
- Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance).
- Assistance with professional development.
- Company pension scheme with 5% employer and minimum 3% employee contributions with pension advice service.
- Life Assurance worth 4x your salary.
- Medicash scheme giving you cash back on health treatments along with a range of other health-related benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme giving you free access to counselling and advice in legal, financial and personal matters.
- Cycle purchase scheme.
How to apply
Call or Email Us
If you would like to learn more about this position, please call us on:
+44 (0)1491 576221
To apply, please email hr@simpsoneng.com with a copy of your CV.