Location: Office based in Farnborough (GU14 7LP), with site visits across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and South West London
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am–5:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
Holiday and benefits
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave after three years service
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year, without using annual leave
- Workplace pension
- Free on-site parking
- Training and support from experienced team members
- Friendly and supportive working environment
About SkyLofts
SkyLofts is one of the South East’s leading loft conversion specialists, operating throughout Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and South West London.
We design and deliver high-quality loft conversions that help homeowners unlock the potential of their properties. Our reputation has been built on delivering well-designed projects, quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Design Surveyor / CAD Designer to join our design team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to begin or develop a career in residential design, surveying and CAD drafting. You will work alongside experienced members of the team and gain practical experience across the design process.
The Role
You will support our design team in producing accurate drawings and delivering residential loft conversion projects from the initial property survey through to the completed design package.
The role combines office-based CAD work with visits to customers’ properties. You will initially attend surveys alongside experienced team members before gradually taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.
This is a varied, hands-on position with the opportunity to build strong technical knowledge and become an established member of our design team.
Responsibilities
- Attend property surveys alongside experienced members of the design team
- Progress towards completing measured surveys independently
- Accurately record existing property dimensions, layouts and construction details
- Take site photographs and ensure all relevant survey information is documented
- Produce existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections using AutoCAD
- Assist with the preparation of planning and Building Regulations drawings
- Upload and organise drawings, photographs and project information within company systems
- Check drawings carefully for accuracy before they are issued
- Complete drawing amendments and revisions throughout the design process
- Respond to drawing queries and support colleagues and customers where appropriate
- Liaise with planning consultants, structural engineers and the construction team as your experience develops
- Provide general administrative and project support to the wider office team when required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Some experience using AutoCAD or a similar CAD package
- Good general IT and computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Professional and friendly approach when visiting customers’ properties
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience or qualifications relating to architecture, construction, surveying or residential design
- Knowledge of planning applications or Building Regulations
- Experience producing residential drawings
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or preparing marketing materials
- Full UK driving licence
Training and development
The successful candidate will receive practical training and support from experienced members of our design team.
As your knowledge develops, you will have the opportunity to take on more responsibility, including completing surveys independently, managing drawing amendments and supporting projects through the wider design process.
As a small and established company, our structure is relatively compact. However, we are committed to helping the successful candidate develop their skills, broaden their experience and establish a long-term position within the business.
Why join SkyLofts?
- Work on a wide variety of residential design projects
- Gain practical experience in both measured surveying and CAD design
- Learn directly from experienced members of the team
- Become part of a successful and established local company
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
- Friday finish at 4:30pm
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year
If you are enthusiastic about residential design, enjoy working accurately and are looking to develop a long-term career within the construction industry, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Pay: £25,500.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
