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Position: Full-time, permanent Hours of work: 37.5 hours / week Place of work: Ipswich - hybrid options available after probation Probation period: Six months Salary: £28,000-34,000 salary based on experience Benefits package includes: Private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, mental health & wellbeing sessions, paid leave for birthday and charity work, life assurance, training and development.
About Axter We are a vibrant team of creative, dedicated and ambitious professionals all working towards a collective vision: to improve the roofscape and transform the world above our heads. We are inspired by the extraordinary and always seek out more sustainable and innovative ways to waterproof better, making flat roofs that benefit our climate and communities. We are driven by our passion for technical detail and design, offering a comprehensive service package and a system portfolio renowned for its quality.
We are a vibrant team who enjoy what we do. Our values: service, collaboration, respect and integrity are embedded into our approach, and we are committed to delivering excellence every time. We are also a fun and friendly team who enjoy a challenge. Does this sound like somewhere you'd like to work? Then we'd love to hear from you. The Role The Design Technician supports projects and technical sales by producing clear, accurate flat roof design information.
The role works closely with Technical Sales Managers, Technical Roof Surveyors and other technical teams throughout a project. Design Technicians help make sure design information is consistent, buildable and suitable to issue. The focus is on producing design work that directly supports projects, customers and commercial outcomes. Job Purpose The Design Technician helps projects run smoothly by: producing clear, accurate drawings at the right time keeping design information up to date supporting Technical Sales Managers with defined parts of the design process helping reduce errors, delays and rework All work supports project delivery, customer requirements or commercial outcomes.
About the Team The Design Team works alongside Technical Sales, Administration and Compliance teams. Most work is managed through Salesforce, AutoCAD and related systems. Priorities are set based on project stage, deadlines and agreed objectives. The team plays an important role in producing clear, consistent design information, supporting customers and helping projects move forward. The Role Detail Drawing You will: Produce clear, accurate flat roof drawings.
Maintain and update Axter’s standard detail library. Produce project-specific details based on project requirements. Ensure drawings reflect Axter systems, build-ups and interfaces. Maintain consistent drawing standards, naming and version control. Design Calculations You will: Complete U-value calculations. Carry out or coordinate design calculations such as rainwater (flow-rate) and wind load. Use approved tools and methods to produce calculation outputs.
Support the coordination of calculations with third parties where required. Specialist Areas All Design Technicians are expected to have a working understanding of key areas. Design Technicians may also be assigned responsibility for a specific area. This may include leading work, developing knowledge and supporting the wider team. Refurbishment may include: Interpreting 3D scans and working with point cloud data to support roof plans.
Assessing existing roof geometry, falls and constraints. Producing drawings that reflect site conditions and anomalies. Managing and maintaining refurbishment design information. Tapered Design may include: Supporting and developing tapered insulation schemes. Producing layouts that achieve drainage and performance requirements. Reviewing designs to improve material use and reduce waste. Supporting design discussions with internal teams and external parties.
BIM and Digital Information may include: Maintaining BIM-related information and