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We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Design Technician with considerable proven experience on Landscape projects and using publishing tools to create high quality publications. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the design and development of a wide range of landscape project elements.
You will work closely with design professionals as part of multi-disciplinary teams, with support and direction, to create technical drawings, models publications artwork for technical and public audiences, and visualisations.
This is a new full-time role, needed to support a growing range of projects, working closely with the Directors and key clients who expect the highest standards of technical services and associated project administration.
This technical post is an important role within our growing team. Reporting to the Directors, the post holder will work closely across a range of commissioned projects and provide technical, graphics and drawing based support for the team, within a very busy office with a diverse workload. The role will also include linked research and information collation, to input into reports prepared by the Directors.
The post holder will have responsibility for recording, maintaining, and storing accurate project information within our office filing systems, working together with colleagues across the team.
Joining a small but busy team, this role provides variety, autonomy and will be fast paced, challenging, and rewarding.
Responsibilities:
- Work within multi-disciplinary teams, reporting to a director, to develop designs, plans, and drawings
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details
- Undertake site visits when required to obtain site information and site records
- Assist in the coordination of project documentation, undertake research, support report preparation, and develop specifications
- Ensure ongoing knowledge refresh to maintain current with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in technology applications
Requirements:
º Proven experience as a graphic design assistant, CAD technician or similar delivering landscape projects.
º 3 years + experience in a similar role
º Proficiency in relevant software including CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe CS
º Excellent technical drawing skills
º Effective communication and collaboration abilities
º Effective in report compilation and technical research skills
º Knowledge of relevant industry matters and regulations - plus the appetite to learn within the role
º Ability to interpret, prepare and develop landscape architectural and architectural drawings and specifications
º Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
º The ability to build productive working relationships quickly and to engender confidence with colleagues and stakeholders.
º Proven ability to work confidently with senior colleagues.
º Ability to take responsibility for projects and work autonomously, taking responsibility for own workload
º Willing to adapt and work flexibly responding proactively to the demands of a small and busy team with a diverse workload
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