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CAD Technician

Salary Range
£35,000 - £35,000
£2,917 - £2,917 / mo

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Location Base
Glasgow, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for CAD Technician to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent hybrid working basis. The overall purpose of the role is to provide CAD Design and Technical support within WGM for existing and future delivery of multi-disciplinary (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical/ICA), projects. Projects span a variety of industries and sectors particularly, Water and Waste Water.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Apply Knowledge, Skills and Experience in the field of CAD Engineering and Design to provide a robust and efficient CAD capability, as part of the Technical and Design team in WGM.
  • The CAD Designer will be an integral part of a high performing team across both Glasgow and Livingston offices that will provide high quality and efficient, multi-disciplinary CAD Design services, to WGM’s various clients and internal business functions.
  • Prepare suitable CAD drawings and designs to support the work of the Projects and Operational functions of the business as well as providing technical input into projects as required. This could be any combination of Mechanical, Electrical or Civil CAD Design work
  • Apply knowledge and experience of working in a CAD/Design environment to ensure processes and procedures are adhered to from the outset and CAD standards are maintained throughout the design phase, in line with WGM’s Quality Standards and QMS
  • Provide technical support to the various business functions, which may involve site survey work as required to allow a design to be developed or to resolve a design issue
  • Be competent with 2D Design packages as appropriate and applicable to the particular project and/or client design output i.e. AutoCAD

To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years previous within CAD or design function, previous experience ideally within an engineering or construction environment would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of CAD and commercial awareness of your specialist area of engineering. Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, clients, contractors and others involved in the design process are essential for the role.

To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • AutoCAD: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow

Reference ID: WGM0156

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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