It is with great interest to me to submit my application for the position of Civil and Structural Draughtsperson. I am enthusiastic about the scope of the position and I am confident that my experience and abilities closely match your criteria. Please allow me to highlight my skills as they relate to Structural/Civil Engineering. It is to my best interest that the requirements needed for the above-mentioned position coincide with my career background and current responsibilities. It is in the light of the above that I feel better placed to take the responsibilities and challenges this position may bring and contribute effectively to your organisation’s objectives and goals. At the moment I am retrenched at Bührmann and Partners Consulting Engineers as a Structural/Civil draughtsman. Tasks of this scale and its complexity require my ability to function well in collaboration with the Structural/Civil Engineers maintaining progress and constant flow of construction drawings. Over the past eight years I have gained immense knowledge, experience and support on an executive level:  Efficient management, preparation and communications; verbal and non-verbal.  In depth collection, analysis and integration of information;  A reputation as a self-directed worker who uses his initiative to get the job done in a fast-paced work environment with demanding deadlines;  Problem solving abilities to an extensive level;  Very enthusiastic on broadening my knowledge and skills in the engineering/draughting field via part time studies and in-house training courses. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your company; I am a pro-active team member who can also work independently, I always aim to go above and beyond my set duties to ensure the best systems are in place to allow the organisation to function as efficiently as possible. I have enjoyed my work at Bührmann and Partners enormously, but due to the company retrenchments my future here is unsure. I am now seeking to transfer my skills and experience to a bigger extent in a secure environment. I would welcome the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to your prestigious team. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to discussing my candidacy for the position with you further. Yours sincerely Hermanus van der Merwe