The Role
As a Senior CAD Technician, you will be responsible for producing clear, concise, and accurate project drawings, 3D models, and other intelligent design outputs in accordance with project timelines and agreed estimates. Leveraging your knowledge and experience, you will play a key role in ensuring effective and efficient project delivery, supporting the wider UU design team, mentoring junior CAD staff, and enhancing the overall efficiency of the design team.
You will be joining UU at a pivotal moment offering a unique chance to be at the forefront of our transformation. As we shift towards a more self-reliant design approach, your role will be crucial in steering the strategies that will fortify this transition. Your insights will directly contribute to our operational excellence, ensuring alignment with our strategic vision. This role not only offers a comprehensive view of our operations but also the opportunity to forge pivotal relationships and provide guidance that will shape the future of our Capital Delivery Programmes. Your expertise will be instrumental in our journey towards achieving UU's ambitious objectives
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce CAD drawings and models on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with UU CAD standards.
- Collaborate with the CAD Lead on technical management and development of CAD applications, and escalate any delivery issues.
- Support the production of CAD estimates and contribute to the development of standard designs.
- Develop strong relationships with internal clients, discipline leads, engineers, delivery teams, and the information management team.
- Contribute to the improvement of UU's Engineering CAD standards and procedures, and ensure training and development requirements are met.
Skills & Experience:
- Qualified to HNC/HND level in relevant subject or have equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
- Experience of providing technical advice and influencing the delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
- Good level of technical knowledge of CAD systems and technologies; in particular BIM, 3D Modelling, and intelligent P&ID systems.
- Demonstrable training and mentoring skills and the ability to develop junior CAD colleagues
- Hold a current UK/EU driving licence.
Other Benefits:
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievement
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
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