CAD Technician

Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain.

We are looking to recruit an experienced CAD Technician to join our PCA London CAD Department. 
PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. The successful candidate will undergo a probationary 3-month period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.

Start Date: TBC

The role
The role involves using AutoCAD to produce archaeological maps and stratigraphic drawings for most of the PCA offices. It entails the production of archaeological plans, to illustrate all types of report, including WSIs, Watching Brief and Evaluation Reports, Assessments and publications. Other tasks may include: the drawing up of standing building recording; historic map regression work, and illustrations for Desk Based Assessments. The post also entails editing of survey data from GPS/TST/Geomax, and producing plans for set-out data.

Essential

• Degree in archaeology or similar
• Proven experience using AutoCAD
• Motivated and flexible attitude
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to produce illustrations of a high standard
• Experience with single-context planning
• Experience using site recording techniques (paper and digital)
• Close attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills

Desirable

• GIS experience
• Experience using graphics software

Our employee benefits

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (such as CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) annual subscriptions paid monthly
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme

How to apply
Please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards, HR Manager: CEdwards@pre-construct.com Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you may be asked to attend an interview at our London office.
 
PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.
 
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