Design Technician

Bauder Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flat roofing manufacturer in Ipswich is looking for a technical support role to assist in the production of design drawings and technical calculations. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of CAD and an architectural or construction background, along with excellent detail orientation and communication skills. This role requires liaising with clients and processing documentation as part of a dynamic team focused on high quality and precision.

Qualifications

• Technically minded with a construction or architectural background.
• Excellent computer literacy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of waterproofing systems and industry standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check and process design drawing requests.
• Liaise with clients and technical managers.
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries.

Skills

Basic level of CAD experience

Ability to read and understand architectural drawings

Good understanding of specification construction

Team-oriented approach

Attention to detail

Job description

Working within the technical department reporting to the design technician supervisor, this role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide support to the business through the production of technical design drawings, checking and processing of technical documentation, and production of technical calculations within a specialised environment.

Working within the technical department and reporting to the design technician supervisor, this role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide support to the business through the production of technical design drawings, checking and processing of technical documentation, and production of technical calculations within a specialised environment.

Training will be provided, covering wind loads for the purpose of confirming enough fixing strength of our waterproofing systems, drainage calculations confirming the required number of Bauder outlets, thermal performance confirming insulation performance, insulation design, PV design and production of technical detail drawings.

The ideal candidate will be technically minded and originate from a Construction Industry/Architectural background, preferably with a flat roof waterproofing system bias. It is essential to have a working knowledge of CAD, excellent computer literacy and the ability to understand architectural drawings, alongside a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills at all levels.

Outline of responsibilities/duties

• Produce, check and process incoming design drawing requests, technical documentation and technical calculations
• Liaise with clients and Bauder area technical managers
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries
• General administration
• Keep up to date with flat roof waterproofing system construction
• Keep up to date with industry codes of practice & building regulations
• Keep up to date with Part L & thermal calculations.

Any other duties deemed necessary to meet the demands of the department and business, including:

• Assist within other areas of the technical department during any staff shortage
• Be flexible to work additional hours as and when the need arises
• Be flexible to work off-site/attend meetings as required
• Provide day to day support within the Department as the business demands

Key skills, attributes, knowledge and experience

• Basic level of CAD experience is essential
• Good understanding of specification construction, survey reports and construction drawings
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings is essential
• Building fabric knowledge – overview of industry standards & codes of practice (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of waterproofing systems and their construction (advantageous)
• A good level of spelling and grammar (essential)
• Team-oriented approach – work as part of a busy, professional, integral team
• Technically minded, logical and precise, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical
• Approachable and diplomatic
• Ability to work proactively both as an individual and as part of a team

As the UK’s leading flat roofing manufacturer, technical quality and precision are at the heart of everything we do, and our design technician team plays a key role in supporting that. We’re part of the wider technical department, where accuracy, consistency, and a problem-solving mindset are essential to how we work.

The environment here is fast-paced, focused, positive and supportive. We have a strong team culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things well. Everyone brings different strengths, and I really value that. Welearn from each other, support each other, and take pride in the quality of what we deliver. It’s a place where you’re trusted to get on with your work, but where there’s always someone around to help if you need it.

If you’re someone who has an architectural, construction or flat roof background, enjoys working through technical challenges, cares about getting the detail right, and values being part of a supportive team, I think you’ll fit in well here.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, I would love to hear from you!