CAD Technician

We are currently looking for an experienced CAD Technician on a full-time permanent contract to join the team at our client's head office in Telford.

Annual Salary: £26.000 (depending on experience)

Our client have a number of large projects in the pipeline and are looking to scale up the delivery capability with immediate effect and have a great opportunity for an experienced CAD Technician to join their team.

The CAD Technician performs a variety of designing and drafting activities for clients and for the internal personnel, to inform the estimation and/or manufacturing processes.

About the role

Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, production drawings and more complex drawings (if required).

Undertake clash control on 3D drawing files.

Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes or additional details

Review architectural plans, specifications, and other customer documentation

Support the factory and site installation processes to develop prototype designs and resolve issues and designs for final production.

Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.

Establish filing guidelines and processes to ensure documentation is retained in the correct manner.

Maintain excellent client relationships

Liaising with clients, project managers, and colleagues across the business from the factory floor through to the leadership team.

Responding to site queries as required.

Undertake site visits as required.

Ensure the implementation of IMS procedures within the department, along with contributing to the companies ISO9001 and ISO14001 systems along with BOPAS, CE Marking and EN1090 accreditations/certifications

About the Candidate

Good forward planning.

Architectural / Design or technical background is not essential but is advantageous

An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods is advantageous

Knowledge of software and skill including using 2 & 3D CAD / other 3D modelling software such as Revit, Vertex and Tekla as necessary and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Good working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015

Good communication and people skills

Attention to detail and accuracy, with a focus on quality

Ability to present ideas effectively

Able to evaluate ideas of others

Ability to work individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team 

If you feel you have the right experience and skill set; then please do not hesitate to apply for the role