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At OCU we see early careers as a key aspect of the growth to our business, and the launch of our first ever national Graduate scheme represents a fantastic opportunity for you to join our fast growing and innovative organisation and be a key part in our journey.

We currently have an opportunity for a Graduate Design Technician to join our team in Stourton, Leeds.

Our two-year development program has been designed to provide a diverse range of work experience and supported on-the-job learning alongside your mentor, coach, and line manager. Flexibility in the individual will be key to gaining experience from across the national business locations and departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Producing design and As-built documentation on AutoCAD
  • Carrying out desktop study requirements
  • Carrying out site / GPS surveys with other designers
  • Obtaining utility drawings and using clients GIS systems
  • Printing and preparing site and completion packages
  • Assisting other designers with their requirements
  • Update lead designer on progress of projects
  • Role will come with small OCU van

Skills and Experience

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Have a Civil/Design Engineering related Degree
  • Have some knowledge of water / utility industry (not essential)
  • Previous experience using AutoCAD LT 2D
  • Awareness of Processes and Health & Safety
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • 2 years Full clean driving licence (essential)

Our Graduate programme will not only give you the opportunity to advance and expand your career in your specialist area but will also allow networking with some of the industry's finest individuals, meeting regularly with other Graduates, Senior leaders and specialists from within the OCU Group.

You'll have the opportunity to develop and make a significant impact on the business supported by additional Safety, Behavioural, Leadership & Management and Technical training.

The OCU Graduate scheme has been designed to challenge and inspire participants to reach their full potential. Join us on our exciting journey!

Company Information

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

  • We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
  • We believe that being successful is a choice.
  • We choose to be successful.
  • We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
  • We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.