Our Client is a design and engineering company that specialises in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle. Its disciplines range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management and CDM consultancy, using the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the most efficient and cost-effective design.

They are currently looking for a Building Services - CAD Technician to join their team based in the Midlands on a perm basis but they may consider contract for this role

Key objectives

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities

Liaise with other team members in a multi-disciplinary environment to achieve holistic building solutions to the customer brief
Assist in the training and development of other members of the CAD team
Contribute to the development of the CAD team as required by the CAD manager
Ensure a safe working environment and that all equipment is fit for purpose reporting any failures to operational management team
Promote a culture of Perfect delivery within team
Promote and achieve continuous improvement throughout the team
Promote and achieve excellent service delivery in order to delight our customers
Ensure quality of delivery when producing or updating CAD drawings to the CAD standards
Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of deliverables and record documentation
Produce schematic, general arrangement and detailed drawings in accordance with the relevant standards and procedures
Maintain drawing records and ensuring accurate document control
Communicate and collaborate with the other CAD disciplines
Provide support to graduates in their professional development
Provide feedback on the performance of the department from a technical and operational perspective
Develop positive relationships with customers
Contribute to cost of further works and resource plans
Participate in knowledge sharing across team and locations
Attend and occasionally present in-house CAD courses and seminars
Keep up to date with design trends/competitor awareness /design techniques

Technical skills and experience

Ability to use AutoCAD 2D and 3D software accurately and efficiently in both AutoCAD (MEP) / Microstation
Previous CAD experience preferably in the majority of the following market sectors: process, research and development, transport (rail and aviation), healthcare, utilities & infrastructure, and waste and environmental
Ability to produce 2D M&E deliverables from concept through to fully co-ordinated design for mechanical, pipework, ductwork, public health and electrical systems
Ability to priorities own workload and undertake instructions from operational management team
Ability to produce drawings accurately and efficiently from survey information
Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and strict deadlines
Awareness of project fee spend and deliver commercial objectives
Ability to ensure cost effective and accurate delivery of all aspects of the CAD service
Strong demonstrable communication style and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style
High levels of creativity, imagination, vision and enthusiasm to produce distinctive solutions
A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole
Organisational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
Excellent time and cost management skills in order to plan and achieve delivery to the desired quality to exceed customer expectations
Competent numeracy and literacy skills, Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals