Graduate Design Technician

Network Plus group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus invites a Graduate Design Technician to join its design team. You will support the design process from site surveys to producing detailed drawings, gaining hands-on experience in the utilities and infrastructure sector.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals, proficient in AutoCAD, with good IT skills and a willingness to learn GNSS/GPS surveying equipment, and able to work well in a team to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in an engineering, design, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site visits and surveys to gather data for detailed designs and as-laid drawings.
• Produce accurate as-laid drawings using AutoCAD, in line with client asset standards and procedures.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure drawings are delivered to meet agreed KPIs.
• Represent Network Plus at client walk-off meetings.
• Create detailed technical drawings, plans, and general arrangements to support project delivery.
• Prepare private land notice plans in line with client specifications.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the Design/Commercial Manager.
• Support the design team with administrative and technical tasks as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Problem solving

Organised

Education

Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

AutoCAD

GNSS surveying

Job description

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Department: Graduate Recruitment

Location: Peninsula House (South West Water HQ)

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a Graduate Design Technician to join our growing design team at Network Plus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for engineering design to gain hands‑on experience within the utilities and infrastructure sector.

You will play a key role in supporting the design process, from site surveys through to the production of detailed drawings, while developing your technical expertise and working closely with experienced engineers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Undertake regular site visits and surveys to gather data for detailed designs and as‑laid drawings.
• Produce accurate as‑laid drawings using AutoCAD, in line with client asset standards and procedures.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure drawings are delivered to meet agreed KPIs.
• Represent Network Plus at client walk‑off meetings.
• Create detailed technical drawings, plans, and general arrangements to support project delivery.
• Prepare private land notice plans in line with client specifications.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the Design/Commercial Manager.
• Support the design team with administrative and technical tasks as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree or HNC/HND in an engineering, design, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• An understanding of basic engineering principles
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and train in GNSS/GPS surveying equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Organised, with the ability to manage workload across multiple projects.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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