Senior Design Engineering Technician

Vp plc; Morley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vp plc’s Groundforce is seeking a Senior Design Engineering Technician to produce high-quality technical drawings and support engineering teams. You will mentor junior technicians and manage your workload independently within a collaborative environment. With a focus on health and safety, you will contribute to project deliverables while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on various brands

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Effective workload management with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality images, drawings, and documentation.
• Provide guidance to team members.
• Suggest improvements to workflows and outputs.

Skills

Proficient in Autodesk software

Construction-related technical drawings

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

BTEC/HNC qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Job Introduction

As a Senior Design Engineering Technician at Groundforce, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader with a 60-year legacy You'll play a key role in supporting engineering teams by producing high-quality technical drawings and documentation that enhance project delivery across a range of specialist construction solutions. You'll contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term innovation where proficiency in Autodesk software, experience in construction-related drawings, and the ability to manage your workload independently are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare high-quality images, drawings, and documentation that support and enhance departmental output
• Provide guidance to team members and help develop systems and processes that ensure consistency
• Undertake project-specific tasks as required
• Contribute to performance improvement by setting and responding to objectives and initiatives
• Suggest and implement ideas for improvement across workflows and outputs
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understand and uphold your role in ensuring health and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

What We're Looking For

• Proficient in Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD and Revit
• Experienced in producing construction and product-related technical drawings
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience
• BTEC/HNC qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
• Confident in mentoring junior technicians and providing technical guidance
• Able to manage workload and time effectively with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable about relevant legal and regulatory requirements

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for various industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Apply today and join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.