Design Technician

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Design Technician to join an expanding team on a series of exciting projects working with the UK’s leading developers, private investors, universities, and student accommodation providers.
In this role you will be reporting to the Design Manager & Technical Director and be part of a wider team to assist with the successful delivery of projects in the design stage.
About the Role:
Interpret the concept designs and assess how best to meet the client’s vision with the materials within the project budget.
Understand the limitations of what can be done with the various materials and raise them with the design manager accordingly.
Produce room models/plans which follow the quotation allowance produced as part of the tender.
Produce 3D models efficiently and accurately, to a high level of detail for implementation onto the drawing management library.
Produce technical drawings to enable manufacture of the various parts as needed by the projects and maintain the drawing revision history.
Update the various drawing management documents to ensure quality control and the project status can be acquired quickly and assessed against deadlines.
Produce BoQs and high-quality information for ease of procurement.
Appreciate the impacts of clash analysis and provide cost effective solutions.
Have a good understanding of the software used.
Understand committed timescales and communicate effectively with management where required to allow them to be achieved.
Interpret information provided by external organisations and communicate any impacts on our own remit.About the Candidate:
Degree qualified in a STEM or design related subject OR relevant experience within the FF&E or furniture design sector.
Ability to communicate through hand drawing.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
A good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written)
Confident telephone manner
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deal with tasks simultaneously.
Experienced with a 3D Modelling software such as Solidedge, Inventor or Solidworks
Enthusiastic and willingness to improve their professional development.Points of Appeal:
A Competitive Basic Salary
25 Days Annual Leave
Sponsored Subscriptions & Memberships
Continual Professional & Occupational Training & Development
A Friendly Working Environment

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