Assistant CAD Technician

We are looking for two Assistant CAD Technicians to take on key roles in the delivery of the Design and Build AMP8 Networks Programme.

You'll work with a wider CAD team to produce drawings for the Wastewater Infrastructure Design team, as well as supporting the wider business as required.

You will be supported and trained to produce high-quality engineering drawings to industry and in-house standards.

What you'll do

As an Assistant CAD Technician, you will be mentored to use AutoCAD and similar CAD packages to produce a wide range of high-quality engineering drawings to facilitate the construction of new assets.

This will include:

• construction packs
• planning applications
• land entry plans
• site Investigation drawings.

You will work closely with the Design team, ensuring that all incoming work is registered, acknowledged and undertaken to programme. You will also manage the issuing of drawings and associated registers to all interested parties in a timely and auditable manner using our internal drawing management systems.

A key part of your role will be to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and seek the required information to complete the drawings.

What you'll need

To undertake the role, you'll have a good general education with a minimum of five GCSEs. We are also happy to support in-role learning and development, supporting the right candidate with our in-house experienced professionals to achieve a wide range of college and university qualifications, and we can also provide mentorship under the ICE and CIWEM chartership schemes.

You'll ideally have:

• an interest in design, engineering and draughting
• previous experience using CAD software, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD or similar 2D draughting packages
• experience producing or using technical drawings
• good attention to detail and accuracy
• good visualisation skills
• the ability to communicate effectively (essential)
• good PC skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office
• experience using GIS software.

You will be based at the Operations Centre in Bath. A driving licence is not essential, but is preferred to facilitate visits to other offices or construction sites if required.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.