Computer Aided Design Designer

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

About the Role:

Sapphire Utility Solutions are looking for a CAD Designer to work with the Traffic Management department overseeing the UK – based in Slough.

As a Temporary Traffic Management Designer, you will use an array of the latest software available in the industry, to the highest level from 2D street works to 3D BIM designs on high-speed dual carriageways.

You will possess excellent communication skills and are comfortable liaising with clients and customers. Well organised and self motivated, you are able to work to strict deadlines and have a flexible working approach. A team player, you go above and beyond as well as being comfortable working solely.

Location: Slough

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08.30am-17.30pm)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• We are looking for someone to produce Traffic Management CAD design, utilising Bricscad along with Cone software for Traffic Management scenarios such as: Give and Take, Priority System, Stop/Go boards, Portable Traffic Signals, Convoy Working, Road Closures, Diversions and Lane Closures for submission to clients and local authorities.
• Attending client meetings
• Maintenance of internal design records
• Conducting design risk assessments
• Liaise with our Operations Managers, Depot Managers, Agents and Client planners to give progress updates.
• Show good awareness of the timescales for undertaking required works and ensure that client specific SLA’s are met.
• Show excellent communication skills to ensure that our clients are kept up to date with the progress of their requests.
• We are looking for someone to be organised to meet strict SLA’s for each client.
• Work well both in a team and on your own initiative.

Experience and qualifications desirable for the role:

• Experience in CAD design technician role
• Experience in a similar role or installations of temporary traffic management
• Understanding of industry guidelines and reference documents
• Competent in AutoCAD Civils / BricsCAD / Cone / AutoTURN / KeyLines / KeySigns
• Familiar with Chapter 8 and Streetworks code of practice
• Good IT Skills – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Demonstrable knowledge of TTM specs
• Full UK Driving Licence as there may be occasional travel

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group – the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual\’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• Free on site parking

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.