CAD Designer at Space and Style Ltd

Job purpose

• This main purpose of this role is to design and ensure implementation of shop drawings for clients in line with their construction needs and company objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and design shop drawings for clients in line with their needs for production purposes.
• Sell and cross sell Frametech products to existing clients in line with the set sales targets for Frametech.
• Schedule and make site visits to clients in order to take measurements and to carry out site inspections.
• Guide and supervise the company’s installation team to install Frametech products in line with the design specifications.
• Prepare periodic project reports including but not limited to site measurements reports, site inspection reports, and matters arising reports in a timely manner in line with requirements.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

Internal Relationships:

• The CAD Designer is:
  •  Directly accountable to the Technical Services Manager.
  •  Required to work with the production, commercial and finance teams in the company.

External Relationships:

•  Clients
•  Contractors
•  Fundis
•  Installers

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

•  Diploma in Building and Construction, Civil Engineering or any other related field.
•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in structural design.
•  Experience in the construction industry would be highly desirable.
•  This is a 3- month FTC with the possibility of extension

Competencies

Technical competencies

•  Ability to interpret structural and architectural drawings.
•  Working knowledge of CAD software.
•  Ability to take site measurements.
•  Ability to undertake structural designs.

Behavioral competencies

•  Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
•  Exceptional service orientation.
•  Demonstrated business acumen.
•  Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and facilitation skills.
•  Ability to influence, collaborate, deliver and partner at senior levels in the organization.
•  Ability to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
•  Analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
•  Strong leadership skills
•  Strong project management skills
•  Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
•  Flexibility and adaptability.
•  Innovative and creative thinking skills.
•  Open to change
•  Calm under chaos