Trainee CAD Technician- £25,000 - £27,500 based in Woking, Surrey
This is a great opportunity for someone with CAD experience or a graduate with an HNC or degree in Architecture or Building studies to assist with the technical design of assigned projects
Duties/attributes:
o Proficient in CAD principles and draw confidently.
o Proficient in Autocad.
o Good construction knowledge (Building Regulations, NHBC, British Standards, Codes of Practice
and similar statutory legislation) for the production of working drawings.
o Seek to understand the client design brief and associated scope of works.
o Thorough knowledge of and compliance with the company procedures and standards.
o Create basic building plans and elevations (optimisation drawings).
o Edit plans and elevations.
o Prepare, develop and edit under guidance of the Principle/Senior drawings such as cycle store,
garages, car ports, bathroom plans and elevations and other documents relating to the project.
o Complete door and window schedules.
o Create sales layout drawings from general arrangements.
o Create electrical layouts.
o Create fire strategy drawings from general arrangements.
o Develop where required representations of design options for further discussion with the
Principle/Senior.
o Understand and complete title sheets and revisions.
o Understand drawing registers.
o Create PDF's from CAD drawings.
o Upload files to document hosting web site(s).
o Check your own work against the company checklist.
o Assist with design and construction queries from clients.
o Coordinate with other consultants e.g. structural and civil engineer, energy assessor etc.
o Contribute to the design team and wider company as a whole.
o Production of accurate information, drawings and details as necessary for the various stages of the
project from scheme design to construction drawings under guidance.
o Accurately interpret the requirements for each project with the Principle/Senior, to ensure that the
company provides and meets the client's expectations.
o Liaison with other professionals i.e. structural, civil and services engineers as applicable.
o Undertake technical research i.e. products, Building Regulations and building materials.
o Assist in the administration tasks associated with the production of the project.
o Take an active role in Continuing Professional Development to enhance and contribute to
construction skills whilst preparing production information.
o Work to the project programme and timescales allocated.
o Assist, support and liaise with other team members and seek assistance when required.
o Work towards their professional membership of CIAT
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