CAD Technician

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About the opportunity:

We're actively seeking a permanent CAD Technician to join our growing Asset Value department at our London Office.

As a CAD Technician, you'll report to our CAD Manager, playing a pivotal role in Asset Value projects. Your primary responsibility will involve taking charge of producing crucial As-laid drawings, essential for the Asset Value team's claims delivery.

During the initial 6 months, you'll collaborate closely with the Asset Value Team, including Coordinators, administrators, and fellow CAD Technicians. This period will allow you to grasp our processes and contribute to smaller projects, paving the way for your involvement in more extensive projects.

This role presents the opportunity for growth, with the potential to evolve into a Senior CAD Technician over time. Advancing further, you could take on responsibilities such as training our Graduates and overseeing larger projects. Are you ready to energise your career with UK Power Solutions?

Your responsibilities:

• Production of aslaid drawings from sketches and drawings sent in by site teams and project managers
• Communicating with project managers to resolve any issues with dimension or route disparity
• Working with other members of the Asset Value Team to resolve any issues arising from Claim Rejections related to aslaids
• Working through emails and reports to produce drawings on a timely basis
• Produce Aslaid drawings in line with the requirements and priorities set by the Asset Value Manager
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with UK Power Solutions Business Management Systems and customer requirements/procedures
• To support the Asset Value CAD Supervisor and Asset Value Manager in other matters that arise from time to time

About you

Experience / Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software
• Knowledge of Electricity Distribution Systems (desirable)
• Understanding of Utility Plans (desirable)

Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organise and manage own workload
• General health & safety awareness

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person. 

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you: 

Core Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme 
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution 
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) 
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme

And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:

• Hybrid working for eligible roles
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

About us

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure. We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas,  electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!