Structural CAD Technician

Are you a CAD Technician looking to further expand and develop your current skill set? Do you have a keen eye for detail and interest in sustainable and innovative construction? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Structural CAD Technician to join YTL Construction.

What you'll do

YTL Infrastructure completes a programme of water treatment, wastewater, and network projects across our region. We have a solid pipeline of design and construction work that takes us through to the end of 2030 and beyond.

Based in the award-winning  YTL offices in Bath, you'll be involved in:

• providing design drawings to a team of Temporary Works, Structural and Geotechnical Engineers, and the wider business
• producing structural and detailed engineering drawings, including RC detailing
• ensuring the drawings are delivered to the agreed quality, programme, and cost constraints
• working within project teams to help drive the function's development
• developing drawing and engineering skills as part of a small dedicated team.

The team provides technical input, design and approval for construction works on our capital programme which includes condition reports, foundation designs, temporary works designs and ground models.

You will receive all the profiessional development you need via our established mentoring scheme to help take your career to the next level.

What you'll need

You will have two to five years' experience in a similar role with a good level of education and preferably a degree or HNC in a relevant discipline.

You will also need:

• experience in producing drawings for buildings, structures and preferably water infrastructure projects
• the ability/willingness to learn to produce short simple structural calculations
• excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, with a working knowledge of CADs RC (or similar)
• working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit (advantageous)
• strong IT and communication skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• a diligent and thorough approach to work
• a valid driving licence as you will be required to visits sites across our region.

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 buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for 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 Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 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.