Job Description
Background\n\nA respected consultancy specialising in transport planning and infrastructure design is seeking a Junior CAD Technician to join their team. This firm offers comprehensive solutions for transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage solutions, environmental planning, implementation, and operational management. With a diverse clientele throughout the UK, this organisation provides opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects.\n\nJunior CAD Technician\n\n Supported by colleagues in the Highways Design Team, the Junior CAD Technician will assist with the production of highway designs, including calculations, drawings, and specifications to relevant local and national highway standards.
The successful candidate will assist with the implementation of a range of highway schemes through the feasibility, design, and construction stages.\n\nResponsibilities include preparing designs and drawings, liaising with utility providers and other service provider companies, and obtaining technical approvals from the Local Highway Authority. Projects may include highway improvement schemes, new roads, streetscape improvement and designing new infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess experience in designing projects within a consultancy environment, including meeting deadlines and targets, as well as demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork abilities.\n\nResponsibilities of a Junior CAD Technician:\n\nDevelop collaborative relationships with stakeholders, external providers, and other agencies.\nAssist senior members with monthly programme and financial reporting tasks.\nEnsure completion of assigned tasks is within budget and programme guidelines.\nPrepare reports, drawings, schedules, cost estimates, and other documents.\nDesign and implement highway design solutions for clients in the private and public sectors.
\n\nRequired Skills / Experience:\n\n Competencies:\n\nConfident written and verbal communication skills.\nExcellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data\nSelf-motivated and ability to manage own workload.\nExcellent problem-solving skills\nGood levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.\nAbility to work easily and accurately with numbers\nHold a valid UK driving licence.\nApproachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients\nInterpersonal skills \n\nTechnical Skills:\n\nAdvanced use of Microsoft Office software packages\nExcellent proficiency in AutoCAD