CAD Technician

Strata Construction Consulting; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is looking for a CAD Technician with at least 2 years of experience in highway design or transport planning. The role involves producing detailed highway and junction designs, utilizing software like AutoCAD, and providing high-quality graphics using GIS tools. This position offers a range of benefits including a flexible work schedule, private medical insurance, and a year-end bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Apple MacBook for work

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Two-tiered pension

Life insurance cover

Death in service cover

Cycle Hire scheme

Travel Loans

End of year Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Formal education in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning.
• Preferable experience in development-focused transport planning.
• Excellent communication skills and high work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
• Preliminary design of access and basic junctions.
• Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Initiative

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS packages

Corel Draw

AutoTrack

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a CAD Technician who has at least 2 years’ experience, preferably in highway design or within a transport planning practice.

As a member of the team, your responsibilities will include producing highways and junction designs using software such as AutoCAD. You will also be designing other drawings such as car parks, bus stations, cycle routes, etc.

What’s on offer:

• 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority);
• Apple MacBook for work;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Private medical insurance;
• Health cash plan;
• Two-tiered pension;
• Life insurance cover;
• Death in service cover;
• Cycle Hire scheme;
• Travel Loans;
• End of year Bonus scheme.

The role:

• Preparation of technical drawings utilising AutoCAD;
• Preliminary design of access and basic junction design (priority, roundabouts, signalisation);
• Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack;
• Preparation of high-quality graphics using GIS packages and/or Corel Draw;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy.

What you need to succeed:

• Formal education in either Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning (HNC/HND/Degree);
• Preferable experience in development-focused transport planning;
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; and
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work proactively and use initiative.