Designer / CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lots of job adverts say this is a unique role in a unique company – well this one really is!
Due to an exciting new venture in an already successful business model, we are looking for at least one new designer to join our established team. Reporting to the Design Manager and working in a small, experienced team, you will be developing garden landscaping designs from initial concept through to client sign-off.
Please note - the role is based at our Leicester office and you will need to be able to attend Monday - Friday.
About the role
As well as creating amazing 2D and 3D domestic garden designs using SketchUp, this role has project responsibilities of providing an accurate quote for the customer and quantifying materials. You will also source and order some specific materials to make sure the build gets off to the best start.
You will be involved with the client from the initial brief to design sign-off, making their initial hopes and dreams for their garden become reality.
About you
You may be freelancing and are after the security of permanent employment and the perks that come with that. Or you may be doing a similar role and are ready for the next challenge.
You will need to be confident using CAD software; SketchUp ideally.
A head for figures will be needed for finalising quotes and producing figures needed for the build e.g. cost and quantities of materials, labour hours.
As well as having a creative mind, the ability to juggle different tasks and manage a number of designs at different stages is also important.
A background in construction drawing would be beneficial. An interest in gardens and landscaping is useful but not essential.
In return
You will be joining this innovative and successful business at the start of an exciting new initiative to support and collaborate with a new ‘family’ of businesses. The scope for the role is only limited by your own ambition.
Our employees are very much part of our business family. Satisfaction rates are high; in our recent employee engagement survey, 100% rated their work as engaging and the same amount said they would recommend working here.
So what are you waiting for… apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any SketchUp design experience?
- We may ask you to share some of your previous design work as part of the selection process. Please indicate here if you are able to do this by saying YES or NO.
Experience:
- Digital design: 2 years (preferred)
- CAD: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Designer / CAD Technician roles across The Garden Design Company (Midlands) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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