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    Environmental Consulting

    CAD Technician Transport Planning - Cardiff

    Cardiff - Tudor House, United KingdomHybridFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

    Due to continued growth, we are seeking a CAD Technician to join our established Transport & Mobility Planning team, delivering high-quality transport and highways drawings and plans for projects across the UK.

    Based in our Cardiff office, with scope for hybrid working, the role will focus primarily on producing transport-related drawings using industry-standard CAD software, with additional exposure to site measurements, data collection and multi-disciplinary project support, as well as a small amount of other cross-sector work spanning planning, infrastructure and built-environment projects.

    The Role

    You'll support the delivery of transport and highways design projects from initial data collection through to final drawing production, working closely with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

    • Producing high-quality plans, drawings, diagrams and data outputs for planning applications, public consultation and public inquiry.
    • Ensuring all outputs comply with SLR CAD drawing standards, while developing your understanding of relevant design standards.
    • Undertaking on-site measurements and data collection to inform design work.
    • Supporting Transport Planning teams by preparing plans using a range of CAD and design software (AutoCAD, Map 3D, KeySIGNS, KeyLINES, GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Vehicle Tracking).
    • Maintaining continuous professional development, including attending training as required.
    • Complying with operational requirements and maintaining accurate records.

    You'll collaborate with colleagues across Transport Planning, Infrastructure, Environmental and Built Environment teams, with opportunities for involvement in a wide range of UK projects.

    Rewards & Benefits

    SLR's 'One Team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward professional development and training, we offer outstanding opportunities for long-term career progression.

    Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

    • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
    • Company pension
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life, income and travel insurance
    • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes

    We believe sustainable careers need balance, so we offer:

    • Flexible, hybrid and agile working
    • 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
    • Buy or sell leave options
    • Core working hours
    • Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

    Family Life & Wellbeing

    We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personally.

    About You

    You'll bring:

    • Experience using AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking software.
    • Experience with additional software packages (e.g. Civil 3D, Map 3D, KeyLINES, KeySIGNS, Adobe Illustrator) is advantageous.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    • A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

    Culture & Inclusion

    Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

    If this CAD Technician – Highways & Transportation role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    SLR Consulting

    SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for delivering high-quality tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. They focus on making sustainability happen.

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