CAD Technician - Manchester

GRAHAM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

CAD TECHNICIAN - Permanent Opportunity

DIVISION: Building

LOCATION: Manchester

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate); Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with our history dating back to 1798. GRAHAM has been delivering lasting impact for clients for over 200 years.

The GRAHAM Temporary Works Design Team provides civil, structural & geotechnical advice to our site teams throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. This support service provides expert advice to assist understanding and resolution of technical project issues in temporary works.

We have a team of experienced professionally qualified engineers and technicians, with a wide range of technical knowledge within civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering disciplines. In addition, we also offer services such as 3D CAD, Navisworks, 3D Laser Scanning, BIM Visualisation, and Vehicle Swept Path Analysis.

The CAD Technician will contribute to the successful delivery of a broad range of complex civil, structural & geotechnical temporary works drawings and details. Responsibilities include:

• Production of 2D CAD drawings to support engineering functions, including temporary works.
• Production of 3D intelligent models to support BIM.
• Assist and mentor Junior CAD Technicians in their daily office routine.
• Continuously check the output of Junior CAD Technicians to ensure compliance with CAD Standards.
• Oversee and improve CAD Standards within the GRAHAM Temporary Works Team.
• Ensure all 2D & 3D CAD Drawings are of high-quality standard and consistent format.
• Production of Vehicle Swept Analysis exercises.
• Attend site visits to inspect temporary works or assist with buildability issues.
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate.
• Work as part of a team, taking personal responsibility to deliver results.
• Comply with applicable legal requirements and Company policies / procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by attending team meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Manage own workload, maximising individual utilisation and project efficiency.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of timesheets.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer. We promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe everyone should be treated based on personal merit and contribution.

If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are dedicated to making our policies accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, please contact us at:

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please check your eligibility before applying.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications.