CAD Technician

Coopers Fire; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider in Waterlooville is seeking a CAD Technician to work on large-scale projects. The role involves creating detailed technical drawings of Fire and Smoke Curtains and collaborating with architects and engineers. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. The company promotes a supportive work environment and offers numerous benefits including competitive salary, early finishes, and social events.

Benefits

Competitive salary – available upon request

Ample free onsite parking

Early finish and dress-down Fridays

Above statutory Holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday

Company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing design is preferred.
• Ability to produce construction drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality technical drawings of Fire / Smoke Curtains.
• Communicate effectively to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Conduct quality checks on completed drawings.

Skills

Extensive knowledge in utilising AutoCAD software

Experience with different collaborative sites

Able to read Architectural / Construction drawings

Highly detail-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

Aconex

V4P

Job description

Overview

Coopers Fire specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of cutting-edge and customised Smoke and Fire Curtains for various buildings. Our primary mission is to save lives by providing high-quality and innovative products while promoting effective fire protection solutions.

Every single day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive, work diligently, excel, and have fun in the process. Our core values, which we deeply believe in, are Integrity, Pride and Passion, Teamship, and Pioneering. We genuinely derive joy from witnessing individuals perform at their best and relish their workday experiences. We prioritise the development and support of our colleagues, foster an environment that encourages and values diverse opinions, challenge conventional norms, and consistently collaborate to lead the market through innovative approaches, all in the pursuit of safeguarding lives.

Coopers Fire are seeking a CAD Technician as we take on interesting large-scale projects. Working on technically complex and challenging projects within the building industry, CAD Technician will be involved in project technical drafting as well as collaboration with relevant team.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality technical drawings of Fire / Smoke Curtains (plans, sections & details) based on drawings supplied by client and information supplied by survey and make modifications to existing drawings
• Create schematic diagrams required for Fire / Smoke Curtain project
• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings
• Provide drawing register and schedule that aligns with the project requirements
• Liaise with architects, engineers, designers, Project Managers and other relevant individuals (via email or Teams meeting) to understand the design requirements
• Ensure drawings are compliant with industry standards and protocols
• Able to explore, upload and download files to & from collaborative sites/CDE (Asite, V4P, Aconex, etc.)
• Conduct quality checks on completed drawings to identify any errors or discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with team Lead, Project Managers or client to ensure project deadlines are met

Skills and Experience

• Extensive knowledge in utilising AutoCAD software
• Experience with different collaborative sites (Asite, V4P, Aconex etc.)
• Able to read Architectural / Construction drawings
• Able to read survey data
• Able to produce Construction drawings
• Knowledge in building Construction materials
• Highly detail-oriented / Attention to detail

Attributes

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Construction/Manufacturing Design experience
• Technical Drafting

Benefits

• Competitive salary – available upon request
• Ample free onsite parking
• Early finish and dress-down Fridays
• Above statutory Holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Working for a company who cares about you as an individual and not just a cog in the machine