Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

    1. Home
    2. Graduate Jobs
    3. Engineering, Energy & Infrastructure
    4. Assistant CAD Technician (Civil & Structural Engineering) York 2023
    Lock Applications for this job are now closed
    Closing soon

    To help with the continued growth of the York Office, MHB Consultants Ltd is delighted to announce the opening for the position of a CAD Assistant Technician to work within our Civils team. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking business that aims to develop pragmatic solutions that save money for our clients.

    As an employee-owned business, MHB Consultants is passionate about ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company. As co-owners of the business, they are entitled to receive a share of the firms operating profit each year.

    The Role

    The role will encompass the production of CAD drawings to support in the delivery of engineering projects and site visits for surveys / inspections. The current workload is predominantly within the rail sector comprising a variety of general civils, structural, bridges, earthwork, geotechnical and temporary works designs.

    The role is open to a technician looking to do an apprenticeship or having recently completed a suitable apprenticeship and looking to continue through a HNC. If not already completed the candidate would be enrolled on the Engineering Design Draughtsperson course at York College Engineering Design Draughtsperson… | York College & University Centre. This is a day release term time course with a full time Apprentice Salary and support required to complete provided by MHB senior CAD technicians.

    The Candidate

    Essential

    • Use of AutoCAD/Micro Station software for the preparation of engineering drawings, knowledge of blocks, layering and 2D drafting.
    • Some experience / knowledge working with 3D data Topographical Surveys.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Have the ability to work as part of a dedicated team.
    • Be self-motivated, diligent and have good time management skills.
    • Good numeracy and computer skills.
    • Flexible approach to working hours.

    Advantageous

    • Knowledge of engineering principles / construction methods.
    • Use of other software applications, such as MicroStation or Revit.
    • Knowledge of BIM an advantage but not essential.

    Qualifications

    • If completed apprenticeship -NVQ level 3 and BTec in an engineering / draughting course
    • If applying for Apprenticeship – 5 GSCEs grade 4 or above with Maths Grade 5 or above

    About the Company

    MHB Consultants is a civil engineering design consultancy established in 2006. We currently have over 50 full time members of staff and have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, York and London.

    We work in rail, transportation, energy, heavy civil engineering and structural sectors. Our clients are building contractors, local authorities, transportation agencies and private clients.

    Early applications are recommended and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.