Design Technician - Burgess Hill

Radii Planet Group (Comprising Radii Planet Group Management Ltd, Radii Partitioning Ltd, Planet Contracting Ltd and RP Products Ltd) are specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of the highest standard partitioning, architectural glass solutions and certified glazed fire rated systems. We create environmentally sustainable and beautifully designed spaces that matter to our clients and end users.

We are looking for a Design Technician to join a very experienced team, working on a range of glazing projects in the commercial building sector. Support and training would be provided to enable the successful candidate to grow and develop in the role.

PURPOSE

To use specialist computer software to produce plans and technical drawings for a range of products and components. To create accurate 2D drawings of sections, plans and details.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create 2D designs to draw a flat representation of the product/component build-up along with elevational drawings.
• Maintain CAD blocks and standard details.
• Manage timescales against project programmes to achieve deadlines.
• Use standard designs to help prepare assembly instructions and maintenance manuals for installation.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure client requirements are fully understood.
• Ensure buildability, safety, cost, and access are considered when producing designs.
• Ensure all plans and drawings are in line with the specification, acoustic and fire requirements.
• Ensure client drawing protocol is complied with and upload documents to project portals.
• Complete drawing registers, door and screen schedules, and update deliverables throughout the project.
• Create and issue technical submissions.
• Ensure knowledge and awareness of your roles and responsibilities under the Company’s integrated management systems in relation to Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Company’s policies and procedures in relation to data protection legislation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Excellent knowledge of design software including AutoCad.
• Previous experience of working in a design role, ideally within the commercial or glazed partitioning environment.
• Previous experience of working with architects plans and drawings as well as manufacturing details and requisitions.
• Understanding of setting out from datums and gridlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with practical solutions.
• Ability to convert verbal and written information into 2D and 3D drawings with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communications skills.
• Efficient and well organised.
• Positive and pro-active attitude with the ability to use initiative.
• Experience of Revit (BIM) and Solidworks would be advantageous.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

WORKING HOURS & ENVIRONMENT

37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch break each day. Office Based - Head Office, Burgess Hill.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Option to join Private Medical Scheme following successful completion of probationary period.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Annual leave of 20 days (plus eight UK public holidays), increasing to 21 days following successful completion of probationary period, and increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ employment. The Company also provide an additional 3 days of holiday (in addition to the Bank Holidays) between the Christmas and New Year period each year.
• Modern office environment with kitchen facilities, refreshments and on-site parking.

DI&SV STATEMENT

Diversity drives innovation and accelerates businesses and enterprises towards their missions. As such, we are wholly committed to partnering with clients and candidates alike to foster a more inclusive, sustainable future for generations to come. Radii Planet Group Ltd is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace, both for ourselves and for the organisations we support. It is important to us that we offer equal opportunities in the recruitment processes that we run. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.