CAD Technician

Thetrupgrade; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a CAD Technician to work with the Energy Team on the SSE Western Isles Framework. You will produce accurate technical drawings, join project meetings for optimisation, and ensure smooth integration of drawings into the project system.

You will liaise with site engineers, maintain high drawing quality, and keep up with software developments to support continuous improvements. A minimum of 3 years in Civil Engineering/Construction and AutoCAD proficiency are required; MS

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering / Construction environment.
• Knowledge /experience of construction techniques and building regulations
• Experience in other forms of software is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A strong ability to problem solve with the support of the team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the wider team members to ensure accurate and precise technical drawings.
• Participate in project meetings, offering technical insights and recommendations for optimisation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of drawings into the project system.
• Liaise with site engineers, converting survey information onto main drawings for construction / information to aid the works on site.
• Adhere to project timelines and effectively manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Conduct regular quality control checks on drawings and models to maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in related software technologies.
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a CAD Technician to work with theEnergy Teamon theSSE Western Isles Framework

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a CAD Technician

• Work closely with the wider team members to ensure accurate and precise technical drawings.
• Participate in project meetings, offering technical insights and recommendations for optimisation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of drawings into the project system.
• Liaise with site engineers, converting survey information onto main drawings for construction / information to aid the works on site.
• Adhere to project timelines and effectively manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Conduct regular quality control checks on drawings and models to maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in related software technologies.
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvements.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 3 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering / Construction environment being proficient id AutoCAD Software.
• Knowledge /experience of construction techniques and building regulations
• Experience in other forms of software is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A strong ability to problem solve with the support of the team.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is#MoretoMurphy

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.