Computer Aided Design Technician

Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated CAD Technician to join their dynamic team in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative renewable energy projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. The role involves producing detailed engineering drawings and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. With a commitment to the energy transition to net zero, this company offers a competitive salary, a leading bonus scheme, and various perks including a company car leasing scheme and private medical insurance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme up to 20%

Company car leasing scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Milestone celebration scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a CAD Technician in renewable energy projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the renewable energy department with CAD drawings.
• Produce engineering drawings including site layouts and details.

Skills

CAD Technician

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Teamwork

Education

HND in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Case

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 34 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition to net zero.

Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.

We have over 175 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in south Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, we are now looking to strengthen our engineering function by recruiting on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) an experienced CAD Technician, to be based in our Stockport office.

We are seeking the following:

• We are looking to recruit a CAD technician with some experience to strengthen support to our renewable energy department.
• Educated to a minimum of HND level in a suitable subject matter.
• Prior use of AutoCAD for production of 2D drawings.
• Experience using PV Case for solar projects would be an advantage.
• Prior experience of working in a professional office environment e.g. consultancy, professional services, or similar office environment.
• Experienced in producing engineering drawings to include general arrangements, site layout and detail drawings.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written, with good business acumen.
• Able to build and maintain work relationships across all levels of seniority within the business.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Outlook, Project, Word, and Excel.
• Able and willing to travel for very occasional site meetings in the UK or Ireland.
• Must be able to live and work in the UK without any visa restrictions.

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary, with a leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary.
• Company electrical car leasing scheme.
• Private medical & life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Team and company social events.
• Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy