Architectural/CAD Technician Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we? At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well. A look into the role Henderson Group Property are award-winning specialists in the acquisition and development of retail outlets and have a proven track record in developing state-of-the-art sites. We are an in-house collective of project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and technicians and are focused on delivering best in class, sustainable projects. Our team delivered over 300 projects in 2022 ranging in scale and complexity, and with values between £50k to £3m. We were recognised nationally, winning the Best Design and Development Project at the retail forecourt awards 2022. As we continue with our ambitious plans and capital project investments in excess of £35m this year, our team continues to grow. Working as Architectural/CAD Technician, you will join an award-winning creative team of eight specialists, assisting in the delivery of schemes on and off site, as we continue to expand and invest in our multi million-pound programme of works. This position will be suited to a candidate who wants to establish and develop their Design career within one of Northern Irelands leading property developers. As Architectural/CAD Technician, you will: Prepare precise high-quality drawings for internal & external store layouts based on designs / briefings provided by Senior Team members. Work beside other Team Members to provide sketch designs in support of the preparation of feasibility studies for new build and capital projects including major and minor works. Carry out necessary surveys as required and produce high quality accurate drawings. Skills for Success Joining us as Architectural/CAD Technician the minimum criteria youll need is: Minimum Foundation Degree or Higher in a Construction or Engineering related subject. Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD Proficiency using MS Office Packages Experience of preparing precise high-quality drawings. Full, current UK/EU Driving license, with access to own vehicle. The Attributes youll need include: Excellent communication skills that will allow you to relate to stakeholders and customers. Attention to detail: A sharp eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of your work. Sound technical background and the ability to think creatively. Problem-Solving: A knack for understanding, solving, and presenting solutions to Design and CAD-related challenges. Strong presentation skills. Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage workload effectively. Team Player: Strong teamwork skills, as you'll collaborate with other team members & stakeholders on various project. It is Desirable if you had: Experience working in a Construction related Design Team. Experience using SketchUp or Photoshop to support design Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, RewardGateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer *Please note that if you have applied for this position within the last six months your application has already been considered, and we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time. We encourage you to explore other current opportunities with us that may be of interest* *Applicants should note that we reserve the right to apply the desirable criteria if required at shortlisting stage Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 8th June 2025 We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: AutoCad Architecture Precise Drawings