Company

Manchester City CouncilSee more

addressAddressManchester, Greater Manchester
CategoryConstruction & Property

Job description

Working Hours: 35 hours per week    

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time    

Closing Date: 25 March 2024

 

This role is subject to

  • Qualification- Recognised HNC/HND or degree level qualification in a construction related discipline.

The Capital Programmes Division is looking to recruit an experienced CAD practitioner for its Senior CAD Officer position. The Division reports to the Deputy Chief Executive and is responsible for developing and delivering Major and Minor Capital Programmes across the City. The current value of the programme is approx. £200m pa. The portfolio of work is varied and some of our current and previous projects that we have been involved in include, for example, the construction of new schools, large scale solar PV installations, building demolition, repair, maintenance & refurbishment of heritage buildings, school refurbishments, galleries, leisure, and park buildings. 

The Senior CAD Officer role is based in the Design Team, which is one of the teams that sit within the Capital Programmes Division's Project Management Office (PMO). The Design Team is responsible for providing technical design and drafting expertise and guidance on a range of construction projects to other construction teams within the Division.

As well as playing an active part in the custodianship of drawings / 3D models and monitoring of quality of information issued out to both internal and external clients, the role holder will support the Design Manager to deliver a customer focused service that support the Major and Minor works programmes fee earning teams and be actively involved in the way data is captured and managed regarding all built assets.

The role will also involve:

  • Setting up drawing office standards and developing manual and instruction books for staff to follow.
  • Developing and setting work targets and reviewing progress against these targets
  • Managing other CAD Officers.
  • Developing team CAD skills and assisting Design Manager in developing new design services.
  • Managing quality initiatives in relation to all design documentation.
  • Identifying areas of continuous improvement.
  • Taking the lead on key CAD issues and having input in feasibility work.
  • Visiting site for survey purposes or capturing asset data and attending meetings with clients and other third parties in person at various locations.

Request

The successful candidate will have an HNC/HND/ degree level qualification in a construction related discipline and have an extensive knowledge of CAD/ICT applications and their use within the construction industry. A comprehensive understanding of the property and construction industry with an awareness of the overall impacts of the estate on the organisation is also required.

You will also be familiar with the National Building Specification (NBS) and be able to advise on component specification and design detailing queries.

Additionally, you will also have excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, planning and organising skills and be able to make effective decisions that support the team, the Division, and a range of internal and external clients.

If you have the required skills, knowledge, and experience, and would like to work in a dynamic and interesting environment, then we would like to hear from you.  

Please ensure your application addresses the Generic Skills and the Technical Requirement (Role Specific) sections outlined in the role profile. 

Benefits

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.  When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.  To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council  At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.    If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.      Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Accessibility  As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.  We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application. When you join us  We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.  Other relevant information  Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment Who we are - Manchester City Council  Privacy Notice
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