Structural CAD Technician

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 6%

Healthcare (optional)

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance (optional)

Training and career development

Access to Autodesk & 3DS Max

UK/international travel opportunities

Growth of specialist engineering dept

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in St Neots is seeking an experienced Structural CAD Technician to join the engineering team of a market-leading group in temporary roofing, encapsulation and construction systems. The role focuses on producing 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings and supporting design engineers.

You will maintain CAD libraries, liaise with suppliers and consultants, and contribute to manufacturing documentation while pursuing ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' AutoCAD draughting experience.
• Strong 2D and 3D AutoCAD proficiency.
• Level 3 / OND / HND or equivalent in engineering or construction.
• Experience in structural steel, scaffolding, formwork, or temporary works advantageous.
• Familiarity with Autodesk suite and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop accurate project drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and external consultants on technical matters.
• Maintain AutoCAD/SketchUp libraries, blocks, assemblies and naming conventions.
• Own manufacturing drawings, documentation and quality control for products.
• Assist in defining internal engineering standards and documentation.
• Develop knowledge of scaffolding and temporary works and international standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

2D & 3D CAD

SketchUp

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Product Design & Mfg Suite

Education

Level 3 / OND / HND or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Suite

3DS Max

Job description

Structural CAD Technician

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

A market-leading specialist within temporary roofing, encapsulation and construction systems is looking to appoint an experienced Structural CAD Technician to join its engineering team in St Neots.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAD professional with a background in structural steel, scaffolding, formwork, falsework, temporary works, manufacturing or non-mechanical construction systems to join a close-knit technical team within a well-established international group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 2D and 3D drawings, supporting design engineers, maintaining CAD libraries, developing manufacturing documentation and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Structural CAD Technician Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 salary, dependent upon experience


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Employer pension contribution of 6%


• Optional healthcare


• Discretionary bonus scheme


• Optional life assurance


• Ongoing training and career development


• Access to Autodesk, 3DS Max and specialist structural engineering software


• Occasional opportunities for UK and international travel


• Opportunity to lead and grow a specialist engineering department within an established international

Structural CAD Technician Job Overview

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation.


• Work closely with internal Design Engineers to develop accurate project and product drawings.


• Liaise with suppliers on technical matters and product development.


• Liaise with external consultants where required.


• Maintain and develop AutoCAD and SketchUp libraries, including blocks, assemblies, components, naming conventions and folder structures.


• Take ownership of manufacturing drawings, documentation and quality control for company products.


• Work with other businesses across the wider group to establish technical documentation standards and best practice.


• Develop proficiency in 3DS Max for animations and technical visualisations.


• Support the development of internal engineering standards and technical documentation.


• Develop technical knowledge of scaffolding systems, temporary works and international construction standards.


• Develop basic structural calculation capability for simple structures.


• Maintain high standards of accuracy, customer service and timely delivery

Structural CAD Technician Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' AutoCAD draughting experience.


• Strong experience with 2D and 3D AutoCAD.


• Level 3 / OND / HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.


• Previous experience within structural steel, scaffolding, formwork, falsework, temporary works, manufacturing or construction systems advantageous.


• Experience using Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Suite.


• Autodesk Inventor experience would be advantageous.


• Good Microsoft Office skills.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable liaising with engineers, suppliers, consultants and colleagues.


• Professional membership such as EngTech / IEng would be advantageous but is not essential where strong relevant experience can be demonstrated.


• Eligible to live and work in the UK