CAD Planner

Job Introduction

To be responsible for the management of understanding, forecasting and implementing all physical facility requirements and related service needs within all 3 client site locations.

Prepare complex drawings, diagrams, and documents using computer-aided design (CAD) software within the organization. This includes developing CAD files based on notes, sketches, engineering schematics, technical guides, vendor information, and so on.

The CAD function will be responsible for supporting the following project/maintenance activity.

• Support moves and change program
• Maintenance of as built records inclusive of projects minor works and PPM reactive activities
• Minor CAD planning support to the integrated facilities management solution and services
• Real estate interface on CAD records  plus ad hoc services

Role Responsibility

Context:

• Compliance with legislative, company, and regional policy relating to health, safety and environmental governance
• Maintaining a healthy and safe environment for staff and visitors at all times
• Current and emerging industry good practice in respect of the Services

Main Assignments:

• Understand, forecast, and anticipate physical facility requirements and related service needs
• Able to articulate and convey the client’s vision, mission, goals, objectives and desired outcomes for portfolio Future State.
• Drives the collection, organization and interpretation of data related to Dublin facility requirements, physical or virtual space needs and business goals and objectives as they relate to the agreed upon planning cycle. 
• Document findings and conclusions based on data analysis and needs assessment.
• Communicates recommendations in both written reports and presentations and produce charts and diagrams for the visual display of quantitative and qualitative information.
• Organize and identify operational and functional relationships that pose physical and spatial impacts.
• Generate conceptual solutions that respond to Client’s spatial needs, physical planning constraints and corresponding IT, HR and compliance requirements.
• Verify information about Existing State, forecasted space demand and space supply for solutions relating to both legacy and new work environments.
• Develop project-level and portfolio-level solutions based on interpretation of the program data and preparation of recommendations.
• Apply knowledge to forecast space requirements based on verified existing space information, forecasted space supply/demand and growth projections.  Provide metrics around current and future space needs.
• Clearly document findings and conclusions. Communicate recommendations based on data analysis and supply/demand assessment.  Communicates/illustrates potential complex 6 month migration planning schemes.
• Timely and clear reporting to Client and service delivery partners, including agreed upon critical success factors, work environment efficiency, and delivery effectiveness.
• Maintenance of as built records inclusive of projects minor works and PPM reactive activities

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural design, or computer science, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years direct experience in the FM or construction industry.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to analyze multiple sets of data and drive decision making in a problem solving atmosphere. Must possess a solid understanding of occupancy planning, facilities and real estate service delivery models, and ability to reprioritize in response to fluctuating work environment and demand. Demonstrated ability to lead projects and multi-functional teams, motivate others, and build support for implementation.
• Proven results and success in developing, planning, managing, and implementing workplace plans and space solutions within a dynamic corporate environment. Strong understanding of business and financial impacts to workplace options.
• Strong knowledge of system and CAD software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drafting standards, as well as blueprint and specification reading skills.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Formal Education & Certification

• 5 years equivalent work experience as a CAD operator, drafter, or technician. CAD applications (i.e. AutoCAD, LDD, etc.).
• Certifications in CAD related subjects

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process