Junior Technician (Assistant CAD)

The Council

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working

The Service

The primary purpose of Highways & Technical Services is to manage, maintain and improve infrastructure, including highways, flood defences and the coast, for the benefit of those who choose to live, work, visit and invest in Northumberland.

The primary function of the Design Team is the design, project management and delivery of our own construction and maintenance schemes for highways and highway structures and those for external clients. With an annual LTP budget of £18M, internal schemes range from the design of major new highways and highway bridges and structures to the strengthening and refurbishment of existing bridges. We manage and design solutions for unstable slopes and retaining structures and engineered slopes. Some recent and ongoing projects include the £30m Morpeth Northern Bypass, the £7m Union Chain Bridge and the £9m Todstead Landslip.

We are offering an opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of experience that will get you career off to a fantastic start or onto the right track.

The role

We are looking for candidates to fill posts of Assistant CAD Technician. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, reporting to the Senior CAD Technician you will be involved in:

- Production of drawings using CAD Software

- Reading and extracting information from drawings, schedules and specification

- Design and detailing of highways and highway structures for new build and maintenance schemes.

- Site measurements, surveys and inspections.

- Production of technical reports.

- Responding to client requests for information.

- Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.

- Attending team meetings with both internal and external disciplines.

We are offering:

- A starting salary between £24,496 and £26,845

- Extensive training and development opportunities

- Flexible working and hybrid working

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

- ONC / OND / BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering or similar

- Broad knowledge of Computer Aided Drawing together with some appreciation of one or more of: Reinforced Concrete Detailing, Steelwork Detailing, Highway Detailing

- Experience in delivering projects to successfully achieve set objectives.

For more detail, please see the Person Specification

Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview during w/c 20th March 2023.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Patrick Smith tel. 01670 622961 for an informal discussion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,496.00-£26,845.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 02/03/2023
Reference ID: 240066