Design Technician

Bauder Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bauder Ltd is looking for a Design Technician to support the Technical department. The role involves producing technical design drawings, processing documentation, and performing technical calculations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have CAD experience and a background in construction or architecture.

Benefits

Training provided for specific calculations

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Technically minded with an architectural or construction background.
• Working knowledge of CAD is essential.
• Ability to understand architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check, and process design drawing requests.
• Liaise with clients and technical managers.
• Keep up to date with industry codes of practice.

Skills

CAD experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Job description

Working within the Technical department reporting to the Design Technician Supervisor, this role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide support to the business through the production of technical design drawings, checking and processing of technical documentation, and production of technical calculations within a specialised environment.

Working within the Technical department and reporting to the Design Technician Supervisor, this role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide support to the business through the production of technical design drawings, checking and processing of technical documentation, and production of technical calculations within a specialised environment.

Training will be provided, covering wind loads for the purpose of confirming enough fixing strength of our waterproofing systems, drainage calculations confirming the required number of Bauder outlets, thermal performance confirming insulation performance, insulation design, PV design and production of technical detail drawings.

The ideal candidate will be technically minded and originate from a Construction Industry/Architectural background, preferably with a flat roof waterproofing system bias. It is essential to have working knowledge of CAD, excellent computer literacy and the ability to understand architectural drawings, alongside a keen eye for detail and excellent communications skills at all levels.

Outline of Responsibilities/duties

• Produce, check and process incoming design drawing requests, technical documentation and technical calculations
• Liaise with clients and Bauder Area Technical Managers
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries
• General administration
• Keep up to date with flat roof waterproofing system construction
• Keep up to date with Industry Codes of Practice & Building Regulations
• Keep up to date with of Part L & Thermal Calculations.

Any other duties deemed necessary to meet the demands of the department and business, including:

• Assist within other areas of the Technical Department during any staff shortage
• Be flexible to work additional hours as and when the need arises
• Be flexible to work off site/attend meetings as required
• Provide day to day support within the Department as the business demands

Key skills, attributes, knowledge and experience

• Basic level of CAD experience is essential
• Good understanding of specification construction, survey reports and construction drawings
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings is essential
• Building fabric knowledge – overview of industry standards & codes of practice (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of waterproofing systems and their construction (advantageous)
• A good level of spelling and grammar (essential)
• Team orientated approach – work as part of a busy, professional, integral team
• Technically minded, logical and precise, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical
• Approachable and diplomatic
• Ability to work pro-actively both as an individual and as part of a team

As the UK’s leading flat roofing manufacturer, technical quality and precision is at the heart of everything we do—and our Design Technician team plays a key role in supporting that. We’re part of the wider Technical department, where accuracy, consistency, and a problem-solving mindset are essential to how we work.

The environment here is fast paced, focused, positive and supportive. We have a strong team culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things well. Everyone brings different strengths, and I really value that—we learn from each other, support each other, and take pride in the quality of what we deliver. It’s a place where you’re trusted to get on with your work, but where there’s always someone around to help if you need it.

If you’re someone who has an architectural, construction or flat roof background, enjoys working through technical challenges, cares about getting the detail right, and values being part of a supportive team, I think you’ll fit in well here.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, I would love to hear from you!