Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Graduate Design Engineer (Construction)
Meltham, Commutable from Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Halifax, Wakefield, Barnsley
£28,000 – £32,000 + Life insurance + Career Progression + Bonus
Are you a Construction, Architectural Technology or Building Surveying graduate with AutoCAD experience, looking for an office-based technical role where you'll work on energy-efficient retrofit and external wall insulation projects?
On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist business where you'll receive ongoing training, develop your technical design skills, and work on a variety of construction projects supporting clients across the UK.
This company is looking to strengthen its technical team with a Technical Design Technician who can produce technical drawings, prepare project documentation, and support the delivery of External Wall Insulation (EWI) and retrofit projects from design through to completion.
The day-to-day of this role includes producing AutoCAD drawings and 3D visuals, preparing project specifications and U-value calculations, creating technical documentation, assisting with wind load and fixing calculations, processing site reports, liaising with clients and contractors, and supporting the wider technical team across multiple projects.
The ideal candidate will have a construction-related HND or Level 5 qualification, experience using AutoCAD and SketchUp, and be eager to develop their technical knowledge within the construction and retrofit sector.
The role:
- Technical Design Technician
- Producing AutoCAD drawings and 3D project visuals
- Preparing technical documentation, specifications and calculations
- Supporting External Wall Insulation (EWI) and retrofit projects
- Office-based role in Meltham
The person:
- HND, Level 5 or Degree in Construction, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying or similar
- Experience using AutoCAD (SketchUp experience advantageous)
- Organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn
- Knowledge of Revit, BIM or structural engineering would be beneficial but not essential
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
Make this application stronger
Use these quick checks before applying so your CV, interview preparation and job search are better matched to this vacancy.
Before you apply
Check the key details and make sure the role matches what you are looking for.
- Review the job title, company, location, salary and working pattern if provided.
- Check the skills, experience or qualifications requested by the employer.
- Make sure the commute, hours and contract type are realistic for you.
Tailor your CV
For Engineering Jobs, highlight the most relevant skills, experience and achievements linked to this type of work. Keep it honest, clear and focused on what the employer is asking for.
Use the CV Builder or browse Career Advice.
Prepare for interview
If your application is successful, prepare simple examples that show your motivation, strengths and suitability.
Keep searching smarter
Do not rely on one application. Keep searching similar roles and set up alerts so new vacancies reach you faster.