Trainee Structural CAD Technician

RGB Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bath seeks a motivated CAD Technician to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position offers the chance to work on diverse projects in structural engineering while benefiting from a flexible working scheme and substantial employee benefits. Ideal candidates are college leavers or juniors eager to develop their skills in CAD and building design.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Various insurances

Flexible working scheme

Qualifications

• Desire to work in building design and construction CAD.
• Interest in BIM environment and integration of design packages.
• Motivated to grow skills in structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings and models of building structures.
• Support senior technicians and learn new software.
• Communicate with contractors and gradually lead projects.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Basic experience with AutoCAD

Education

College/university leaver or junior/trainee CAD technician

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 for clients on a variety of projects spanning defence, commercial, retail, and residential sectors. This business has recently secured a large amount of work, including some highly unusual MOD buildings, which would make a fantastic addition to a professional portfolio. On offer is a contemporary flexible working scheme and a substantial benefits package, including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and various insurances.

We are delighted to be looking for 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. Working closely with and supporting senior technicians
3. Learning new software such as AutoCAD and Revit Structure
4. Communicating with contractors and architects
5. Gradually taking on more responsibility until you are leading your own projects and running solo site visits

We are specifically looking for a technician who wishes to push their career forward in a BIM environment and wants to be actively involved in the integration of design and modelling packages into this practice’s flagship projects.

This practice covers traditional engineering sectors such as education, residential, commercial, and healthcare. The client has offices based near central Bath, offering a pleasant working environment and a fun team. This office covers 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 business offers exciting and interesting work, with a motivated, supportive, and focused team based in Bath. It provides a flexible and understanding approach to family and personal commitments with an informal flexi-time arrangement. The company supports and motivates personal development and career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known business in the South West. The practice is a major player in their market and needs talented technicians to help grow their team further.