Junior Civil CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client is an established and respected civil / structural design consultancy based in Essex, just outside of the M25. They have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee CAD Technician to join their team. This role would either suit a either a School leaver who has recently finished their A Levels, or someone who has completed an ONC in Civil Engineering or similar.
You will be working in a draughting / administration capacity under the supervision of Engineers and more experienced Technicians engaged on a wide range of Civil Infrastructure related schemes for residential & commercial building projects.
You should have an interest in pursuing a career in the Civil Engineering industry and a desire to work hard to achieve your goals. A knowledge of AutoCAD would be an advantage, but is not essential. Full training will be provided both in house and for further industry related qualifications.
In this role, you will learn to:
- Use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs in 2D and 3D models.
- Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on engineer’s sketches.
- Liaise with the Civil team to understand their design requirements.
- Produce accurate, detailed and to scale drawings.
- Have a desire to develop a career within the engineering industry and be willing to learn new software packages.
- Have good organisation and time management skills to work to project deadlines.
A competitive salary will be offered which will be negotiable depending on the level of experience / qualifications. This is an exciting career opportunity with huge scope for continued development for the right individual.
Contact: Ian White,
Willis White Associates - Civil & Structural Engineering Recruitment Consultants.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Civil CAD Technician roles across Willis White Associates, Recruitment Consultants'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 General.
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 £17,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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