CAD Technician

Fawkes and Reece; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a CAD Technician to prepare detailed designs for development infrastructure and manage projects. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in related engineering roles. The position offers a Freelance or Temp to Perm contract with a competitive daily rate. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering role, preferably with a consultancy or house builder.
• Familiarity with creating detailed designs for housing developments.
• Ideal candidate should be MICE chartered or Incorporated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for infrastructure.
• Manage development projects from start to finish.
• Support junior team members in their development.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

AutoCAD

Project management

Technical mentoring

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDS

FLOW

Job description

Overview

The business prides themselves on their proven track record of superior build quality and exceptional market presence, boasting a 5-star Home Builders Federation rating. As a CAD Technician, you will benefit from working alongside the existing technical team and have the full backing from your technical director. The ideal candidate will be within a commutable distance of Caterham with the most convenient train station to the vacancy being Caterham Rail Station.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed designs for development infrastructure, including site layouts, highways, services, drainage, foundations and legal plans
• 3D earthworks and cut/fill appraisals
• Managing own development projects and coordinating the process at all stages
• Preparing, submitting and closing out of relevant applications including S278/S104/S106, building regulations and planning conditions
• Supporting junior members of the team, playing a key role in their mentoring and development
• Visiting site throughout the design and build process to support on technical queries and see the progression of development

Ideal qualities and skills

• A degree in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Experience within an engineer role, with a consultancy background or house builder with In-House design
• Ideally MICE chartered or Incorporated. Highways and Water/Drainage backgrounds are also relevant
• Experience of creating detailed designs of infrastructure, foundations, highways, drainage and external work in housing developments
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of packages such as Microsoft, AutoCAD, PDS and FLOW (or similar)

The role includes a Freelance or Temp to Perm contract proposed, and an extremely competitive daily rate offered depending on experience. If you are passionate about delivering in a high growth, high impact sector whilst being available for an immediate start, get in touch with George Mortimer at Fawkes & Reece and click apply with your up-to-date CV.