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Location: Fleet, UK

Are you ready to take on an exciting role with a market-leading consultancy in transport planning? Our client, a renowned innovator in highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and more, is seeking a talented and motivated Junior CAD Technician to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and growing industry, with the chance to work on interesting projects across the UK.

About the Role:

As a Junior CAD Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the production of highway designs, including calculations, drawings, and specifications to relevant local and national standards. You will be responsible for preparing designs and drawings, liaising with utility providers, and gaining technical approvals from the Local Highway Authority. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment, working through the feasibility, design, and construction stages of various highway schemes.

Why Join Our Client?

Career Development: Work on innovative projects in transport planning and highways design.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits, including annual and on-the-spot bonuses, Profit Share bonuses, Company pension, and Healthcare.
Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and inspiring team committed to each other's success.
Strategic Impact: Play a key role in shaping the company's growth and success.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Proven experience in highway design within a consultancy environment.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Customer Focus: Strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and identify issues to support the team and improve processes.
Flexibility: Willingness to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
Education: Technical degree in a relevant field such as electronics, robotics, mechatronics, machine building, or similar. Business qualifications are a benefit.
Technical Skills: Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages and excellent proficiency in AutoCAD.
Driving Licence: Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation: Assist with the design and implementation of highway solutions for clients in the private and public sectors.
Collaborative Relationships: Develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, external providers, and other agencies.
Task Management: Responsible for the completion of assigned tasks to budget and programme.
Documentation: Prepare reports, drawings, schedules, cost estimates, and other documents.
Support: Assist senior members with monthly programme and financial reporting.

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