Purpose of job:
Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.
The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.
The CAD Technician will work within Zest’s Operations team to understand the requirements of their initial designs and turn them into accurate and detailed technical drawings.
These drawings are used at all stages of a project, from estimating cost and feasibility to creating the blueprints for manufacturing, instructions for installation, planning applications and consultations for local authorities and our clients.
Key Accountabilities:
The role is responsible for the following:
* Produce high quality and technically correct drawings, amend and revise drawings, produce plans in co-ordination with the Operations Team.
* Architectural and electrical plans for planning application submissions.
* Create 2D/3D existing & proposed plans, technical drawings and initial concepts.
* Use computer aided design technologies to produce and develop sketches, drawings and documents.
* Liaise with Management regarding ongoing jobs and upcoming projects.
* Attend project and design team meetings taking an active role in the coordination process.
* Quality Assurance of drawings to ensure they are accurate and meet requirements.
* Plus any other duties as required by the leadership team.
Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators:
* Accurate drawings – quality checked by our internal planning team
* Reduce the number of queries post submission
* Understanding the project requirements – reduce the time to submission by providing high quality drawings on submission
* Meeting drawing submission deadlines
Key Relationships:
* Internal – Operations Team, Leadership Team, Technical Delivery Managers, Planners
* External – External designers, Local Authorities, Land Owners
Knowledge and Skills:
* Minimum 8 years practical CAD experience
* 3 Years electrical experience is preferred
* 5 years experience in construction / architectural CAD environment is desirable
* Planning consultation drawings
* Computer literate particularly in the use of CAD software
* Comfortable presenting and explaining drawings to leadership team when required
* The ability to produce technical drawings
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements in order to design in line with industry standards
Behaviours:
* Strong communicator.
* Excellent organisation and coordination skills.
* Resilient, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure.
* Attention to detail
Qualifications:
* Engineering or Architecture degree is preferred
* Level 3 Diploma in Engineering design and draughting is desirable
* Level 3 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design is desirable
* Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology
Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.