CAD Technician

ZipRecruiter; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development company is seeking a CAD Technician to join their Group Technical division in Tamworth. The role involves ensuring compliance with design requirements, producing site-specific drawings, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. In return, the company offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus Scheme

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to OND, ONC, HND, HNC or degree in Architectural technology desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Basic knowledge of CDM legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of all information and drawings to ensure compliance with standard design requirements.
• Produce site specific layout drawings in collaboration with the technical manager.
• Mentor and assist staff under guidance of the Group Technical Director.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

OND, ONC, HND, HNC or degree in Architectural technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson's Group Technical division are now looking for a CAD Technician to join their Team.

The Group Technical Department is responsible for standard designs for site specific projects and detailing for both concept and working drawing purposes inclusive of associated structural engineering, engaging the development of industry standards & regulation to ensure its compliance with Crest Nicholson design requirements.

Key elements of the role to include:

• Responsible for the delivery of all information, drawings, required to ensure full compliance with the Crest standard design requirements and site-specific projects along with maintenance in accordance with current industry standards. (This will be under the guidance of the Group Technical Director).
• Ensuring the third Party production information from manufactures, and external are adapted to suite standard and site-specific projects.
• Producing in collaboration with the technical manager site specific layout drawings.
• Responsible for mentoring and assisting members of staff as directed by the Group Technical Director.
• Provide regular reports, to the Group Technical Director on the progress of group projects, and to highlight any issues as they arise.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Educated to OND, ONC, HND, HNC or degree in Architectural technology desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD operating systems along with associated software.
• Good knowledge of Building Regs, BS, Codes of Practice and Material performance.
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to multi task, identify key priorities and proactively deal with issues.
• Self motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision but also be able to work well as part of a team with enthusiasm and energy.
• Flexible approach to work
• Attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of CDM legislation, inclusive of understanding and completion of design risk assessments, awareness of workplace safety and understanding of ‘designers’ responsibility.
• Must be prepared to keep up to date with industry CPD.

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.

We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings.

Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.

As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Gym membership discounts

We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'.