Job Description
These roles will involve learning various aspects of engineering design within an office environment from producing engineering drawings using Auto-CAD and modelling software to assisting engineers throughout the design process.
The key areas involved are as follows:
- Using Auto-CAD to produce engineering layouts and details for housing developers to build from
- Calculating areas and levels for development sites
- Working on house plans, and apartments to draw up foundations and superstructures
- Detailing drainage for houses and roads
- Drawing up of details for on-site construction
- Working with standards and details
- Uploading and managing document issues
- Producing sales packs for developers
- Working with engineers and technicians across the business
- Working alongside engineers to achieve technical approvals with statutory bodies
- General office admin to include, folding of engineering drawings, photocopying, scanning and filing
Personal Qualities :
Candidates should:
- Be self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-moving office environment
- Have a commitment to continued education and improvement through on the job training and day release is essential
- Have an enquiring mind and be comfortable asking questions to check your understanding as needed
Skills Required :
The successful candidates will:
- Be able to demonstrate strong IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the confidence to pick up new IT packages quickly with support
- Enjoy problem solving
- Be able to demonstrate good attention to detail
- Have good organisational skills and the ability to work with others are also important
Future Prospects :
We hope to offer apprentices a full-time position at the end of their training. Currently we have a number of people studying degree apprenticeships. Opportunities for further professional development are actively encouraged at MJA.
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