Design Technician
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Who we are:
Avove is a new, independent utilities infrastructure business, formed from the utilities division of leading infrastructure services company, Amey.
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.
We are proud to work in partnership with our clients, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Powergrid and Scottish Power.
The Role:
Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and creating a positive impact on society? Do you want to work flexibly in a way that empowers you?
Within our design team, you’ll work with UK Water Companies and high-profile infrastructure organisations, giving you the unique opportunity to bring ground-breaking work to life. Your solutions will have impact, making a genuine difference to people’s lives. You’ll work in a growing team of over 60 water designers that is inclusive, open-minded and where your professional development can thrive.
This is a permanent full-time role and will be a hybrid working style from home and our main office in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
* The successful candidate will be able, or developed, to:
* Produce technically sound 2D CAD related deliverables for engineering commissions
* Assist the preparation of Pre-construction Information (PCI) for your delivery colleagues
* Work collaboratively within a team environment, delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment that brings different challenges each day
* Be aware of health, safety and welfare e.g. Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and how theses safety principles might apply when designing
* Be able to comply with technical governance procedures within Avove Water Consulting
Skills & Experience:
* Have design or operational experience in a utility industry, ideally UK potable water
* Level 2 qualification, i.e. minimum four GCSE’s at grades A* to C including mathematics, English and a recognised science subject
* A recognised CAD related qualification, e.g. Level 3 award in 2D computer aided design
* Are computer literate and thoroughly conversant with the MS Office suite
* Have good communication skills in dealing with clients and colleagues
* Employ a client focused approach to service delivery
* Have a willingness to learn
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
* Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
* We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising
Our main value is to “Move Life Forward” and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment.
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates independently through all stages of the recruitment process
More Information
- Address Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
