New: Senior CAD Technician - Sheffield

Eastwood; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

4% contributory pension scheme

Life insurance cover

Enhanced sickness pay

Discounted health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular social events

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Eastwood in Sheffield is looking for a CAD Technician to work on various projects including housing and industrial developments. This role involves preparing detailed layouts, collaborating with engineers and architects, and supporting Trainee Technicians.

The ideal candidate should have strong CAD experience and a HND/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering. Benefits include flexible hours, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy environment.
• Ability to work to deadlines alongside other Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare General Arrangements/Structural Layouts and Details.
• Use CAD to support external works and plot drainage.
• Work on multiple projects alongside architects and engineers.

Skills

Strong experience using CAD

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

HND/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent

Job description

In a nutshell, you’ll be working on a wide range of projects including housing, commercial and industrial developments as an Eastwood CAD Technician.

The role, based in Sheffield, will see you:

• Working on a wide range of projects ranging from single house dwellings through to multi‑storey steel, concrete and timber framed structures.
• Preparing General Arrangements/Structural Layouts and Details in Steel, Concrete, Timber and Domestic, and RC Detailing on medium to large structures. (Structures)
• Using CAD to support external works and plot drainage supporting our engineers in the design of large residential sites and structures of a variety of use (schools, industrial, care homes, hotels, etc). (Civils)
• Working on multiple projects as part of a wider team alongside architects and engineers to develop drawings/plans for our clients.
• Supporting and mentoring Trainee Technicians.

Qualifications

We are looking fora team player with strong experience using CAD in a multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy environment. Ideally, you will have a HND/HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent. You must have a good working knowledge of CAD and strong communication skills, both written and verbal are needed. As a Senior CAD Technician, you should have good attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines alongside other Engineers and Technicians.

Eastwood Consulting Engineers are a multi‑disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Sheffield, covering civil, structural, geotechnical and geo‑environmental engineering.

Benefits

Eastwood has grown as an engineering company by continually investing in the development of our staff and teams. We offer staff a full spectrum of project experience encouraging all staff to grow their knowledge and engineering experience. We pride ourselves on a hands‑on approach to your professional and technical development with in‑house professional development schemes. Working with a multitude of clients, contractors, architects and our own engineers in the various disciplines strengthens confidence, competence and flair.

As well as reviewing our salaries twice yearly, and rewarding staff based on merit, here at Eastwood we also offer the following:

• Flexible working hours with adjustable start and finish times, so you can shape your day.
• Early finish on Fridays to kick‑start your weekend.
• 4% contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Life insurance cover of 2× your annual salary for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced sickness pay when you need extra support.
• Discounted health cash plan to help with everyday medical expenses.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support healthier, more sustainable commuting.
• Regular social events organised by our dedicated Social Committee.
• Opportunities to give back through local community and fundraising initiatives.