Autocad Technician | Property Service | Preston | Full Time

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic AutoCAD Technician for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will manage the council's property portfolio, ensuring accurate asset information and strategic alignment with operational needs. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for personal development. Interested candidates should demonstrate how they meet the role criteria in their application.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous public sector pension

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining accurate property information in management systems.
• Ability to manage property portfolios to meet operational needs.
• Strong collaborative skills with public and community sectors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate property asset information in the system.
• Identify and release sites to meet statutory duties.
• Manage the property portfolio strategically aligned with needs.
• Co-ordinate transfers of surplus properties to community organizations.
• Explore co-location and shared delivery opportunities.

Skills

Property Asset Management

Collaboration

Strategic Management

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week | Hybrid Working

International Sponsorship

Not open to international sponsorship.

AutoCAD Technician – Property Service

Role within the Performance and Information Team based at County Hall, working hybrid. Responsible for strategic management of the council's property portfolio (approx. 600 schools & 400 operational buildings) to enable delivery of corporate priorities and service objectives.

What We Are Looking For

We seek an enthusiastic AutoCAD Technician to assist with:

• Maintaining accurate property asset information in the Property Asset Management System (PAMS).
• Identifying and releasing sites to meet statutory duties.
• Strategically managing the property portfolio to align with operational needs.
• Co‑ordinating the transfer of surplus properties to community organisations.
• Collaborating with public and community sector bodies to explore co‑location and shared service delivery opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model with balance.
• Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas, and the option to purchase 20 extra days.
• Benefit packages: discounted white goods, hybrid car lease, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work, free eye tests, etc.
• Generous public sector pension (16.3% employer contribution) with shared AVCs and salary sacrifice options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and career progression.

Development

Supportive reflection, supervision, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring and opportunities to make a difference.

Inclusivity

LCC is committed to a diverse workforce, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths.

How To Apply

Please provide supporting statement evidence how you meet the role criteria.

• Paul Danson – [e-mail] or 01772 532244

Internal LCC employees must apply via Oracle Fusion.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.