Wernick Group Limited
CAD Technician / Estimator
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Job Description
Location: Wernick Mod Hire Ltd, Joseph House, Northgate Way, Aldridge
Join Our Team as a CAD Technician / Estimator
Are you a skilled CAD Technician/Estimator with a solid understanding of building regulations in the modular building industry? Wernick Modular Hire wants you to join our team!
Company Overview
Wernick Refurbished Buildings is part of the Wernick Group, the UK’s largest and longest-established provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation. Established in 1934, the Wernick Group is a family-run business with an impressive track record of growth, having doubled its turnover in the past five years. This success is built on the foundation of a dedicated, high-quality workforce that takes pride in delivering excellence at every level.
Job Purpose
In this new position, you will play a crucial role in supporting our growing business by providing high-quality CAD designs that align with building regulations. Your work will directly support our sales, estimating, and production teams, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Please note: This role will be based at our new offices in Cannock
About The Role
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Interpreting spreadsheet schedules or hand-drawn sketches to produce high-quality presentation drawings for modular buildings, large multi-story buildings, elevations, foundation pad layouts, and site plans.
- Amend, review, and issue drawings, record amendments, and maintain files.
Who We’re Looking For
You should be familiar with AutoCAD and Revit (Revit not essential) and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Be a ‘can-do’ person with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You will have a good technical ability, be a quick learner with strong attention to detail, and be passionate about accuracy.
- Work well under pressure in our busy office.
- Good timekeeping.
Essential Skills And Qualifications
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong experience with AutoCAD.
- Proven ability to create detailed and accurate CAD drawings for modular buildings.
- Understanding of building regulations and standards relevant to modular construction.
Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in a CAD design role, preferably within the modular building or construction industry.
- Experience in translating technical requirements into precise design specifications.
- Obtain Sub-Contractor quotations for key work packages, undertake a comprehensive review of quotations received, and incorporate the most commercially suitable quotation within the tender.
- Ability to review Sub-Contractor quotations for key work packages, undertake a comprehensive review of quotations received, and incorporate the most commercially suitable quotation within the tender.
Attention to Detail:
- High level of accuracy in producing drawings and technical documentation.
- Ability to identify and rectify errors or discrepancies in design work.
- Be able to correctly interpret tender documents and ensure all works packages are captured.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with sales, estimating, and production teams to ensure design alignment with project needs.
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Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of building regulations and their application in modular building design.
- Familiarity with industry best practices and standards.
Problem-Solving Abilities:
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to overcoming design and pricing challenges.
- Ability to adapt designs based on feedback and regulatory updates.
Organisational Skills:
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective record-keeping and documentation of design changes and project specifications.
Work Ethic:
- High level of professionalism and dedication to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Technical Aptitude:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation and communication.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new software and technologies as required.
Personal Attributes:
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
What You Will Get In Return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group pension
- Annual Salary review – takes place each January
- Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
- Open door policy
- Employee Referral scheme
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
- Message the MD/CEO/ideas and contributions scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
- Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
- Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
- Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
- Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
- Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
- Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
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Company Culture
- Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
- With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
- Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
- The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
- The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
- Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
- By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Required Criteria
- Excellent Timekeeping
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Relative experience in a similar role in the modular building industry
Desired Criteria
- Closing Date: Saturday 29th August, 2026
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Salary: Based on Experience
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