CAD Specialist

Hours: Full time (36.5 hours).

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed  

Expected Start Date: To be confirmed  

About the role

The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a CAD Specialist to provide specialist technical support in managing the University’s CAD system (including digital files, records, and asset management) and ensuring that the University has an accurate database of master record drawings.

You will also play a key role in space planning and feasibility studies to inform future changes to space allocation and utilisation, in order to deliver high quality and flexible support to teaching and/or research activities.

About you

You will have a recognised professional qualification in AutoCAD Drafting (e. g. City & Guilds Level 3), extensive experience of using AutoCAD, and working knowledge of building workplace standards and relevant legislation.

You will have the ability to deliver high quality work, with strong attention to details and focus on quality, adhering to relevant standards, processes, and methodology, to tight deadlines.

You will have good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with the team, line management and stakeholders.

Ideally, with the architectural / building services, space planning, construction, or facilities management background, you will have experience in a similar role within large, complex organisation

About our Division

The Estates and Facilities Division is vibrant & dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University & this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:

• Generous pension scheme available.
• Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance.
• Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, & special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
• Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.

Please contact Diana Mitich, Senior Manager, Masterplanning and Space Management d.mitich@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff & students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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