CAD Technician, Cambridgeshire
Our client have a fantastic permanent opportunity for a CAD M&E Technician/Co-Ordinator who has experience within the Mechanical & Electrical sector to work alongside our engineering teams, assisting with detailed layouts, sections, elevations & full co-ordination of pipework/ductwork/electrical drawings which may also include some fabrication layouts & details.
The role is working for a design and build contractor working across commercial projects within the leisure, hotel and public sector. They are current moving through a period of growth and seeking to extend their growth from £25 million in the next financial year. They have solid teams in place with a culture of trust and support.
Responsibilities:
• To take the CAD drawing process from Consultants basic MEP design layouts & produce accurate, well-presented Construction drawings through to an ‘As Installed’ status.
• Experience in drafting all types of Mechanical & Electrical systems to a high standard in AutoCAD, often exceeding the original requirements of the project brief & design, also identifying where improvements can be made (for example with Electrical containment, HVAC ductwork, LTHW, CHWS, Domestic & Drainage piping, Plant/Switch rooms & builders-work layouts.)
• Interpret hand drawn sketches of layouts, changes to service routes from the engineering team & update the CAD drawings with little supervision.
Qualities & skills required:
• Be proficient & have a good working knowledge AutoCAD including Cad-Duct/MEP Fabrication (other CAD systems would be an advantage).
• Adopt, work to, help expand & promote all relevant CAD standards.
• Experience working in the building services environment & an understanding of Mechanical & Electrical engineering terminology (UK standards & specifications).
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal to liaise with engineers etc.
• Excellent organisational skills (including adopting to the cloud-based document management system)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (including Excel, Word etc)
• Self-motivated & able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative & a proactive approach to daily tasks.
This is an exciting opportunity with growth and development available for those wishing to progress their career.
You must be able to commute to our clients office and be authorised to work in the UK.
For more information about the role, please give me a call or send your CV to the details below