CAD Technician - Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

Mitchell Maguire; Dutton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a CAD Technician specializing in canopies and roof glazing systems. The role requires design experience in the construction sector and proficiency in 2D AutoCAD. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys and preparing detailed drawings. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Design experience within the construction / engineering market sector.
• 2D AutoCAD experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle CAD Technician responsibilities for canopies and roof glazing.
• Conduct site surveys across the UK.
• Design detailed general arrangement drawings.

Skills

Design experience

2D AutoCAD experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Job description

Overview

CAD Technician - Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

Job title: CAD Technician - Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

Location: Warrington

Remuneration: £35,000 - £40,000 + profit share bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• CAD Technician position dealing with a high quality range of canopies, walkways, roof glazing, rooflights, and brise soleil
• Attend and carry out site surveys across the UK, sometimes requiring an overnight stay subject to location
• Design and prepare detailed general arrangement drawings including plans, elevations and section drawings, and or scale drawings for complex projects, survey measurements, sketches, and specifications
• Interface with other departments to assist with the flow of work from sales, planning, factory, delivery and installation
• Utilising AutoCAD and Excel to prepare electronic fabrication drawings, cutting lists, material schedules/allocations, packing lists and paint schedules
• Prepare basic requirements on structural design for assessment by structural engineer
• Projects ranging in value from £6k up to £250k

The ideal applicant will have

• Must have design experience within the construction / engineering market sector
• Ideally from the roofing, cladding, facades, structures, metalwork, building envelope, timber frame, modular building, steel frame, exteriors products market sector
• Must have 2D AutoCAD experience
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to problem solve and offer solutions
• High levels of attention to detail
• Hungry, approachable and strong planning skills