Trainee Structural CAD Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private Engineering Consultancy in Bath seeks a junior CAD Technician to work on diverse projects across various sectors. This role offers a supportive environment for career growth, with responsibilities including producing detailed drawings and collaborating with senior technicians. Ideal candidates will have basic CAD skills, a passion for building design, and a willingness to learn in a BIM environment.

Benefits

Flexible working scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Various insurances

Qualifications

• Basic experience with AutoCAD.
• Interest in building design and CAD in construction.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed drawings and models of building structures.
• Supporting senior technicians and learning new software.
• Gradually taking on more responsibility.

Skills

Communication

CAD skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

Job description

Looking to start your career with a bang?

Are you a technically minded college/university leaver or junior/trainee CAD technician with good CAD skills and an interest in design relating to building structures?

The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies, working on projects across defence, commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The company has recently secured a large amount of work, including some highly unusual MOD buildings, which would make a great addition to your professional portfolio. The role offers a contemporary flexible working scheme and a substantial benefits package, including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and various insurances.

We are seeking a CAD Technician with ambitions to work within structural engineering for an award-winning practice in Bath. As a Structural Technician, your responsibilities will include:

1. Producing detailed drawings, arrangements, and models of building structures under the guidance of a senior technician
2. Supporting and working closely with senior technicians
3. Learning new software such as AutoCAD and Revit Structure
4. Communicating with contractors and architects
5. Gradually taking on more responsibility, eventually leading your own projects and running solo site visits

We are specifically looking for a technician eager to advance their career in a BIM environment, actively involved in integrating design and modelling packages into flagship projects.

This practice covers traditional engineering sectors such as education, residential, commercial, and healthcare. The office is based near central Bath, offering a pleasant working environment and a fun team. The projects span sites across the UK.

Essential criteria for this role:

• Basic experience with AutoCAD
• An interest in building design and CAD in construction
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known business in the South West. The practice is a major market player and is looking for talented technicians to help expand their team. They offer a flexible, supportive environment with an informal flexi-time arrangement, supporting personal development and career growth.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom