Job Description

The Role

Building on the success of the recently formed in-house Design department, AmcoGiffen are

further expanding the team and now have a number of vacancies at various levels within the

department. We are seeking a CAD Technician for the In-house Design Team to further support AmcoGiffen in undertaking both Permanent Works Design across several long term Frameworks that we have secured with a number of major Clients. Your day to day role will include:

Show initiative and put forward solutions / details, and highlight any observed non-compliances with CDM Regulations.
Work in accordance with the appropriate CAD standard.
Challenge the brief and propose alternatives, enabling innovative development of
unambiguous high quality solutions in an appropriate format.

Assist with site inspections / surveys as required in order to inform the development of
drawings and details.

Interpret instructions from the Designer regarding the technical production of engineering
drawings and schedules to current CoP, standards and best practice.

Translate standard and proprietary manufacturer’s details onto working drawings.
Ensure that drawings produced comply with the relevant business quality standards.
Ensure the dimensional accuracy and compliance with available drawings and specifications
of information issued.
Raise items relevant to the Designer’s Risk Assessment and Decision Log as appropriate.
Prepare design data for issue e.g. printing drawings, documents and calculations.
Clearly communicate requirements with other team members, ensuring appropriate
documentation is completed.
Assist change and assist with the development of more efficient processes and CAD tools to
assist the efficient delivery of engineering services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum NVQ / C&G level of education. Working towards membership of a relevant Professional Body e.g. EngTech. CSCS Professionally Qualified Person, or similar. Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC. Full Driver’s Licence.