CAD Technician

Impression Recruitment; Bradford (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company events

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life insurance

On-site parking

Sick pay

Health cash plan

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Impression Recruitment is seeking a CAD Technician for an established design team in Bradford. You will develop technical designs from concept through to construction, focusing on drainage, earthworks, levels and construction information.

Collaborate with designers and engineers to produce GA drawings, cross sections and construction details using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BIM tools.

The role offers £29,000–£40,000 per year, with pension, life insurance and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (GA drawings, cross sections, construction details)
• Experience using Civil 3D for levels, surfaces, earthworks and drainage design
• Experience producing general arrangement drawings and technical drawing packages
• Good understanding of drainage design, earthworks, levels, gradients and falls
• Ability to interpret topographical surveys and site information
• Understanding of cut and fill principles and site level coordination
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks or BIM environments is advantageous
• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction or CAD is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop General Arrangement drawings and associated technical information
• Develop drainage designs, layouts, pipe networks, chambers, falls, levels and outfalls
• Undertake earthworks and levels modelling, including proposed surfaces, gradients and contours
• Prepare cross sections, detailed construction build ups and construction details
• Develop coordinated technical drawing packages from concept through to construction
• Coordinate drainage, earthworks, levels and infrastructure with other project disciplines
• Update drawings in response to client comments and project requirements
• Manage drawing revisions and contribute to timely delivery of project information
• Support multiple projects and manage workloads effectively

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction CAD degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job Title: CAD Technician

Location: Bradford

Salary: £29,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Are you a CAD Technician looking for an opportunity to develop your technical design skills and work on a diverse range of projects?

We are currently recruiting for a CAD Technician to join an established and growing Design team based in Bradford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop beyond traditional drawing production and gain broader experience across technical design, drainage, earthworks, levels and construction information.

Working closely with designers, engineers, project managers and specialist consultants, you will play an important role in developing coordinated technical designs from initial concepts through to construction.

This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of UK based projects.

Key Responsibilities As CAD Technician

• Prepare and develop General Arrangement drawings and associated technical information
• Develop drainage designs, including layouts, pipe networks, chambers, falls, levels and outfalls
• Undertake earthworks and levels modelling, including proposed surfaces, gradients and contours
• Prepare cross sections, detailed construction build ups and construction details
• Develop coordinated technical drawing packages from concept through to construction
• Interpret topographical surveys, site information, architectural layouts and other technical documentation
• Coordinate drainage, earthworks, levels and associated infrastructure with other project disciplines
• Work closely with Design and Development teams to develop practical and buildable technical solutions
• Update drawings and designs in response to client comments and project requirements
• Ensure drawings and technical information are produced accurately and to the required standards
• Manage drawing revisions and contribute to the timely delivery of project information
• Support multiple projects and manage workloads effectively

What We’re Looking For As a CAD Technician

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience using Civil 3D for levels, surfaces, earthworks and/or drainage design
• Experience producing General Arrangement drawings, cross sections, construction details and technical drawing packages
• A good understanding of drainage design, earthworks, levels, gradients and falls
• Ability to interpret topographical surveys and existing site information
• Understanding of cut and fill principles and site level coordination
• An understanding of construction materials and how technical designs translate into practical solutions
• Strong technical drawing and detailing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• A willingness to learn and develop within a multidisciplinary Design team
• Experience working with Revit, Navisworks or within BIM led project environments would be advantageous
• A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience in Civil Engineering, Construction, CAD or a relevant technical discipline would be advantageous
• Previous experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, drainage, land development or a multidisciplinary design environment would be beneficial

In Return As CAD Technician You Will Receive

• Salary of £29,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company pension
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym memberships

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.