Design Technician

About the Company

Vision Built, a Sisk Company, specializes in offsite construction providing modular and panelised building solutions renowned for their quality. The team blends innovation with practical construction expertise to deliver projects with safety, efficiency, and high standards.

Role Overview

The Design Technician is a vital engineering support role within the Building Envelopes and Engineering Services teams. Reporting to a Design Engineer, this position involves assisting with design tasks, technical assessments, and coordinating projects while advancing practical experience and professional engineering skills. The role offers exposure to multi-disciplinary construction projects and emerging building envelope technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings including 2D and 3D models and related supporting documentation.
• Review and verify design details to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct material research, specify products, and develop minor design solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical staff to ensure optimal design quality and constructability.
• Assist in resolving minor technical queries from site or project teams.
• Maintain precise records of drawings, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Support organizing and assembling technical information for project teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and design teams to ensure smooth information flow.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to gain hands-on experience with construction methods.
• Engage in training and continuous professional development programs to build technical knowledge.
• Develop understanding of building envelope systems, construction standards, and design regulations.
• Take part in mentoring to enhance skills in design, technical assessment, and project execution.
• Contribute to capturing lessons learned and best practices to improve future projects.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of building envelope systems and construction principles.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks under supervision.
• Effective communication and teamwork capabilities, with eagerness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and dedicated to establishing a career in construction engineering.
• Familiarity with CAD or BIM software such as AutoCAD or Revit is advantageous.
• Eligibility for graduate membership in a relevant professional body is desirable.

Additional Benefits and Terms

• Competitive salary package.
• 26 days of annual leave plus additional company holidays.
• Access to pension plans and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for unlimited learning and professional development.
• Equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
• Reasonable accommodations provided during the recruitment process.
• Commitment to diversity, and support for overcoming confidence gaps in applicants.

Recruitment Information

All recruitment activities are conducted directly by the company's internal recruitment team. Unsolicited inquiries from external agencies will not be considered.