Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator

AWD online; Tuxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a motivated Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. This office-based role offers in-house Tekla training and exposure to Tekla Structures, AutoCAD and Excel to support construction safety projects.

You will help manage project information, produce 3D models and drawings, prepare information packs and liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills including email and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisation and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to targets and programmes.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to confirm requirements and request project information.
• Coordinate with office departments, project colleagues and client design teams.
• Request 3D models and project information needed for detailing.
• Produce 3D models and detailing using Tekla Structures, with AutoCAD for 2D work.
• Prepare and issue General Arrangement Drawings for comment and approval.
• Compile site prints, installation guides and toolbox talk packs.
• Assist the technical team with measuring chargeable areas and creating site prints.
• Input and maintain project information using Excel.
• Identify and resolve potential issues during detailing.
• Work effectively within a small team and independently to support project schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Organization

Independent working

Detail-oriented

Target-driven

Driving licence

Proactive attitude

Team orientation

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator

Develop CAD and technical administration skills in a varied office-based role supporting construction safety projects, with in-house Tekla training and scope to work across project information, drawings and 3D models.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee CAD Detailer, CAD Detailer, Trainee CAD Designer, Design Technician, CAD Draughtsperson, Technical Assistant, Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Design Administrator

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shift

JOB OVERVIEW

A varied opportunity to build practical CAD and technical administration capability awaits within a collaborative office-based team supporting construction safety projects.

The Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator will help keep project information flowing between customers, office teams and technical colleagues while supporting accurate drawings and models.

Working across Tekla, AutoCAD and Excel, the Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator will contribute to project detailing, information packs and issue resolution.

With in-house Tekla training, the Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator can develop within a varied technical support environment.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator include:

• Client Information and Requirements: Contact clients to confirm requirements and request project information

• Project Coordination: Liaise with office departments, project colleagues and client design teams to understand requirements and communicate project status clearly

• 3D Model Information: Request 3D models and project-specific information needed for detailing and indexing

• CAD Detailing and Modelling: Produce 3D models and detail edge protection requirements using Tekla Structures, with AutoCAD used for 2D CAD work

• Drawing Preparation: Prepare and issue General Arrangement Drawings for comment and approval

• Technical Information Packs: Compile site prints, installation guides and toolbox talk packs for field engineers and customer site personnel

• Project Measurement Support: Assist the technical team with measuring chargeable areas in builds and creating site prints

• Spreadsheet Administration: Input and maintain project information using Excel and support other administrative requirements

• Issue Identification and Resolution: Identify and resolve potential issues arising during detailing

• Team Working: Work effectively within a small team and independently to support project schedules

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• 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

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of the construction industry

• Previous administration experience

• Experience using CAD software

BENEFITS

• Company pension

• Sick pay scheme

• Health plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Share save scheme

• Option to purchase additional holidays