Design Technician

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.

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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.

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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 object data.
• Supporting coordination with external systems and information requirements.
• Assisting with digital handover information and asset data.

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Project Support and Collaboration

• Work with Technical Sales Managers to understand requirements and timescales.
• Support project delivery by producing drawings and design information.
• Work with Technical Roof Surveyors to interpret survey data and apply it to designs.
• Communicate clearly when information is missing or unclear.
• Log and track design work in Salesforce.

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Professional Conduct and Self Development

• Manage your own workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Build your understanding of Axter systems, projects, and processes.
• Take part in team meetings, reviews, and improvement work.

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Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Behaviours

Mandatory Qualifications

None formally required.

Mandatory Skills and Experience

• Experience producing technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking information.
• Able to manage drawings, file structures, and version control.
• Able to interpret survey information, including roof geometry, penetrations, and annotations.
• Able to complete design calculations, including thermal, tapered, and related requirements.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 tools for communication and documentation.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in architecture, design, construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience producing CAD drawings and bespoke details in a construction or building envelope environment.
• Understanding of roofing systems, tapered design, thermal performance, or drainage.
• Experience working with point cloud data, 3D scans, or BIM workflows.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar systems.
• Understanding of project-based work and technical documentation.

Required Behaviours

• Focus on work that directly supports projects, customers, or commercial outcomes.
• Escalate where design work does not support project requirements, technical standards, or commercial outcomes.
• Care about accuracy, completeness, and consistency of drawings and calculations. Challenge missing, unclear, or poor-quality inputs rather than working around them.
• Check work before issue. Take responsibility for the quality of drawings and calculations rather than relying on others to find errors.
• Raise issues early where design inputs, requirements, or constraints are unclear. Do not make assumptions that could lead to incorrect design outputs.
• Work in a consistent way so design outputs are reliable and not dependent on individual approaches.
• Communicate clearly with Technical Sales Managers, Technical Roof Surveyors, and colleagues to keep design work moving and avoid delays.
• Prioritise work based on agreed objectives and deadlines. Speak up when capacity is stretched rather than letting quality drop.
• Use drawing standards, calculation tools, and systems properly. Do not create workarounds that cause confusion, rework, or loss of clarity.
• Suggest practical changes that improve drawings, templates, and workflows, and be willing to adopt better ways of working when agreed.
• Act with respect, integrity, and professionalism when dealing with customers and colleagues, even under pressure.