CAD Technician – Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

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

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a CAD Technician specializing in canopies and roof glazing systems. The role involves designing detailed drawings and attending site surveys across the UK. The ideal candidate should have 2D AutoCAD experience and excellent communication skills. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 with additional profit share bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Design experience within the construction / engineering market sector.
• Ideally from roofing, cladding, facades, or metalwork market sector.
• Hungry, approachable with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a high-quality range of canopies and roof glazing.
• Attend site surveys across the UK; overnight stays may be required.
• Design and prepare detailed drawings for complex projects.
• Interface with other departments for smooth workflow.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Excel for electronic fabrication drawings.

Skills

2D AutoCAD experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Job description

CAD Technician - Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

Job Title: CAD Technician - Canopies & Roof Glazing Systems

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: CAD, Designer, CAD Technician, Draughtsman, Draughtsperson, AutoCAD, Canopies, Walkways, Rooflights, Roof Glazing, Glazing, Industrial Rooflights, Glazing, Building Envelope, Structural Glazing, Facades, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Architectural Glazing, Architects, Specification Sales, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Contractors, Roofing Contractors

Location: Warrington

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Role Responsibilities

• CAD Technician position dealing with a high quality range of canopies, walkways, roof glazing, rooflights, and brise soliel
• 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

Ideal Applicant

• 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 solutionsHigh levels of attention to detail
• Hungry, approachable and strong planning skills

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: CAD, Designer, CAD Technician, Draughtsman, Draughtsperson, AutoCAD, Canopies, Walkways, Rooflights, Roof Glazing, Glazing, Industrial Rooflights, Glazing, Building Envelope, Structural Glazing, Facades, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Architectural Glazing, Architects, Specification Sales, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Contractors, Roofing Contractors