CAD Technician Surveyor

Collett & Sons Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics company based in Bradford is seeking a CAD Technician Surveyor. This full-time role involves working in the office and attending site meetings across the UK and EU as required. Key responsibilities include conducting Swept Path Analysis, route assessments, and maintaining direct communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have A-level qualifications and good knowledge of transport and engineering standards. This position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits like 28 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays

Company pension contributions

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to A level standard.
• Experience with CDM regulations.
• Pro-active and effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out SPA (Swept Path Analysis) via AutoCAD software.
• Produce route assessments and project reports.
• Direct communication with clients and contractors.

Skills

2D AutoCAD experience

Good communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Knowledge of transport/surveying standards

Education

A level standard

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician Surveyor to join the team in Bradford. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Location: Bradford, BD12 0QY

Salary: Competitive

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned company. It has developed into a multi-modal operator and is organised into four divisions reflecting the diverse nature of the business and clients served.

• Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing
• Heavy Lift & Projects - Heavy transport, Lifting & Project management
• Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Port and Ships Agency service
• Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

Collett has a world-renowned reputation for delivering Wind Turbine components (and other Indivisible Abnormal Load movements) in the Renewable Energy industry. The consulting department provides abnormal load transport planning and reporting. The continued expansion of the Consulting division focuses on Renewables, creating the opportunity to appoint a CAD Technician / Surveyor to provide services related to Traffic and Transport Assessments and reporting.

The company carries ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO 27001 and ISO45001 certification.

The Role

Working as part of the Consulting team, this appointment will report directly to the Consulting Manager. The role is office-based but will require site meetings and attendance on a UK and sometimes EU basis from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out SPA (Swept Path Analysis) via AutoCAD software
• Assess, review and design loading and transport methods using CAD
• Produce route assessments, project reports and CAD drawings
• Direct contact and communication with clients, contractors and colleagues
• Carry out route surveying and analysis
• Carry out land-based topographical surveying using calibrated instruments and surveying equipment

You

• Qualified to A level standard
• Knowledge of transport and/or engineering/surveying standards and best practices
• Experience with CDM regulations
• Good level of 2D AutoCAD experience; 3D AutoCAD is advantageous but not essential
• Pro-active, self-motivated and well organised
• Effective team player; articulate, numeric and confident
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues and contractors
• Valid Driving Licence and Passport required as UK and some European travel will be expected (including overnight stays) to attend site meetings and service client requirements

Additional knowledge that would be advantageous:

• Understanding of mechanical and/or civil engineering principles
• Route planning and logistics industry knowledge
• Planning applications and processes

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays
• Company contributions to the company pension scheme (subject to conditions)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (subject to conditions)

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