Mechanical CAD Technician

August 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Mechanical CAD Technician

We're looking for a Mechanical CAD Technician to join our Kier Professionals Services team based in Manchester. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.

Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive +



Responsibilities

As a CAD Technician, you'll be working within the Kier Professional Services team, supporting them with delivering a broad range of complex Civil and Structural/MEICA and related services in both temporary and permanent works.

Your day to day will include:

· You'll produce BIM models to support tender schemes and project delivery. These will include 3D models, production of 2D CAD drawings to support engineering functions and works design.

· You'll also support tender and bid winning through outlining design schemes, feasibility studies and concept evaluation which focuses on efficiency and innovation.

· You'll also be tasked with delivery of value engineering and providing engineering expertise/technical advice and identifying technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, designing and construction.



What do we need from you?

This role of CAD Technician is great for you if:

· You have civils 3D experience is essential.

· Experience in Revit is essential as is prior working knowledge of piping systems within the water sector

· You'll also have a design focused approach and strong experience in other AutoDesk software.

· You have strong technical capabilities and a delivery focused approach, then this is the role for you!



We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.



Benefits at Kier

We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

· new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.

· professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.

· pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)

· Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.

· employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website:



Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges



Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

You can see more about our D&I action plan here:



Closing Date: 8 September 2023



Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.