Trainee CAD Technician - Tekla Training & 3D Modeling

AWD online; Tuxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; 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 Trainee CAD Technician / Technical Administrator to develop CAD and technical administration skills in a varied office-based role supporting construction safety projects, with in-house Tekla training and exposure to project information, drawings and 3D models.

The role will involve coordinating information between customers, office teams and technical staff, using Tekla, AutoCAD and Excel to support detailing, information packs and issue resolution, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full driving licence and own transport due to the office location.

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 clearly.
• Request 3D models and project-specific information needed for detailing.
• Produce 3D models and detailing 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Driving licence

Tools

CAD software

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, with in-house Tekla training and exposure to project information, drawings and 3D models.

The role will involve coordinating information between customers, office teams and technical staff, using Tekla, AutoCAD and Excel to support detailing, information packs and issue resolution, with opportunities to