Trainee Structural CAD Technician

Pertemps TM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Bath is seeking a motivated CAD Technician to join their team. This role offers exposure to a variety of projects in building design across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on BIM integration. The company promotes personal development and provides a supportive working environment, along with a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible working scheme

Qualifications

• Basic experience with AutoCAD is essential.
• Interest in CAD and construction is required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings and models of building structures.
• Support senior technicians and gradually take on project responsibilities.
• Learn software like AutoCAD and Revit Structure.

Skills

AutoCAD

Building design

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

College or university leaver

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:

• Producing detailed drawings, arrangements, and models of building structures under the guidance of a senior technician
• Working closely with and supporting senior technicians
• Learning new software such as AutoCAD and Revit Structure
• Communicating with contractors and architects
• Gradually taking on more responsibility, eventually leading your own projects and running site visits

We are specifically looking for a technician who wishes to push their career forward in a BIM environment, 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 office is based near central Bath, offering a pleasant working environment and a fun team. The practice covers sites across the UK.

Essential criteria for this role include:

• 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, supported by a motivated, supportive, and focused team in Bath. They have a flexible and understanding approach to family and personal commitments, with an informal flexi-time arrangement. The company is committed to supporting and motivating personal development and career goals.

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 is seeking talented technicians to help grow their team further.