cad designer Basingstoke, England
Job description
Our vision
We all share the same aim: to make certain that current and future EV drivers have the reassurance that going electric is a positive choice for them, as well as for the environment.
Providing best-in-class rapid and high-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure to help support the world’s need for the electrification of transport with the highest level of customer service and innovation.
The role
The selected candidate will be expected to have a good general knowledge of AutoCAD. They will be required to complete 2D site designs considering a variety of situational factors. Drawings required will include site layouts, drawings for submission of Planning, equipment elevations and a selection of other site specific plans.
The company is fast paced so the ability to work quickly and efficiently is important. At any one time the successful candidate will be expected to work on multiple sites at different stages of development which means the ability to prioritise and work under pressure is crucial.
The CAD Technicians will report to a Lead Project Developer and will work closely with the Connections, Legal and Planning teams; providing relevant information and drawings to meet company demand.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills as the role involves close communication not only within the Development team but also within the wider company.
Whilst work on AutoCAD will be a key part of the role, they will also be expected to expand their knowledge and learn about the planning process and understand grid offers to be able to further the development of a site.
The role would suit somebody who is looking to start a career within the EV industry within one of the leading providers of EV charging. The role will see the applicant helping to develop new EV charging projects from the ground up and applying their own design to these sites.
Key responsibilities
- The role will see the applicant assist the Development team, providing initial site layout’s through to construction drawings.
- Research and recommend new processes and improvements to aid design and project development
- Follow company policies and safety regulations for operational efficiency
- Ensuring site designs are proposed and completed to the highest standards
Key skills and experience required
- Good general knowledge and experience using AutoCAD
- Great time management and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- To be able to work under pressure and within a fast moving, dynamic industry.
- Prioritise workload depending on a variety of factors.
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and OneDrive and the ability to pick up knowledge on different systems
- Great administration skills to allow for tracking of site progress and information sharing.
- Effectively working as part of a small team
- Represent InstaVolt in a highly professional manner
- A basic understanding of the EV industry and/or the enthusiasm to learn how our charger’s and the industry work.
Location: Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke. Full time office working contract with flexibility to work from home.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 17:00 (with a 1 hour lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke, RG24 8WD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- drawing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8WD