CAD TECHNICIAN
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £28k - 32k per year
Reference: J42060
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
Created: 3rd May 2023
Closing: 31st May 2023
A Consulting Engineering company that pride themselves on their award winning projects are looking for a an architectural/engineering technician to join their team.
With over thirty years behind them this established company are looking to continue their success with a new team member in their Edinburgh office.
Working on projects ranging from historic buildings to beautiful community spaces you will be an experienced technician looking to work in a friendly, relaxed environment with a company that promotes the work/life balance.
Experience of PowerCADD and ArchiCAD would be desirable however full training would be provided.
With a salary of £28,000- £32,000 and flexible or hybrid working available this is an ideal opportunity to join a interesting consultancy.
Legal Information:
Contract Scotland acts as an employment agency for permanent work and acts as an employment business for temporary work.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
At Contract Scotland, we value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD TECHNICIAN roles across Contract Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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