Graduate Design Technician: AutoCAD & Field Drawings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Armed Forces-friendly

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Graduate Design Technician to join our expanding design team. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering design within the utilities and infrastructure sector, focusing on site surveys and producing detailed drawings under guidance from experienced engineers.

The successful candidate will develop technical skills, participate in client meetings, and contribute to project delivery while supporting the design team across multiple projects.

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 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.

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

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organised

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Network Plus is seeking a Graduate Design Technician to join our expanding design team. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering design within the utilities and infrastructure sector, focusing on site surveys and producing detailed drawings under guidance from experienced engineers.

The successful candidate will develop technical skills, participate in client meetings, and contribute to project delivery while supporting the design team across multiple projects.