Trainee CAD Technician & Tech Admin (Tekla/AutoCAD)

AWD online; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator to develop CAD and technical administration skills in a varied office-based role supporting construction safety projects. The role involves working with Tekla, AutoCAD and Excel to contribute to project detailing and information packs.

In-house Tekla training is provided, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative team and across project information, drawings and 3D models.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong IT skills including email and Microsoft Office.
• Good organisation with a coordinated approach to tasks.
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a wider team.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to targets and programmes.
• Full driving licence and own transport due to the office location and lack of public transport.
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Contact clients to confirm requirements and request project information.
• Liaise with office departments, project colleagues and client design teams to understand requirements and communicate project status.
• Request 3D models and project-specific information needed for detailing and indexing.
• Produce 3D models and detail edge protection requirements using Tekla Structures, with AutoCAD used for 2D CAD work.
• Prepare and issue General Arrangement Drawings for comment and approval.
• Compile site prints, installation guides and toolbox talk packs for field engineers and customer site personnel.
• Assist the technical team with measuring chargeable areas in builds and creating site prints.
• Input and maintain project information using Excel and support other administrative requirements.
• Identify and resolve potential issues arising during detailing.
• Work effectively within a small team and independently to support project schedules.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisation

Independence

Attention to detail

Target-driven

Driving licence

Positive attitude

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator to develop CAD and technical administration skills in a varied office-based role supporting construction safety projects. The role involves working with Tekla, AutoCAD and Excel to contribute to project detailing and information packs.

In-house Tekla training is provided, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative team and across project information, drawings and 3D models.