Assistant Design Technician (AutoCAD / CAD) – Commercial Fit-Out

Ready to kickstart your long-term Technical Design career in AutoCAD & Revit with serious progression potential? Seven years ago, we placed a junior AutoCAD Technician with this high-end glazing subcontractor (with a turnover of £85M). Today, that person is the Group Pre-Construction Design Director. This type of career progression isn\'t a one-off. It\'s part of the culture here. This is a long-term opportunity for someone at the beginning of their Technical Design journey, ideally with a couple of years of AutoCAD experience, who wants to be developed, challenged and promoted. You\'ll be joining a company that invests in people, offers serious career progression, and encourages internal promotion. The person you’ll be interviewed by is living proof of that. What You\'ll Be Doing: Our client is a leader in bespoke glass solutions for CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-outs, and they’re expanding their Pre-Construction Design Team. You’ll support Senior Designers working on projects from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, producing detailed drawings and specifications on CAD & Revit, using in-house and 3rd-party glazing systems. * Participating in Design Workshops to develop innovative solutions at the tender stage * Creating accurate design information based on client and architect specifications * Producing detailed CAD drawings to support the estimating team in tender submissions * Collaborating closely with the technical team to design bespoke glazing solutions for commercial fit-out projects Following your 6 month probation you will be given work from home options and flexibility in your role. What We’re Looking For: Essential: * Proficient in AutoCAD 2D * Strong Microsoft Office skills * Experience in construction or commercial fit-out Nice to Have: * Revit/BIM exposure * Experience working on commercial fit-out projects * Background with specialist subcontractors (glazed partitions, joinery, facades, etc.) * Spec writing or presentation experience If you\'re at the beginning of your technical design career and eager to grow within a company that invests in your long-term success, then this is the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for, apply today Experience: 2 years required

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