Highways CAD Technician
London (hybrid)
£35k - £50k
Details:
Duties & Responsibilities
· Undertake work in BIM modelling, 2D design (surface modelling), or 3D design (solid modelling).
· Create 3D displays of structures or other infrastructure for engineers or clients to take 'virtual tours' or identify clash detection.
· Use designs to help prepare cost estimates on projects.
· You will normally work in a small team, with others working on a different part of a project under the guidance of a design engineer.
· Prepare dimensional drawings, construction drawings and more complex drawings.
· Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes, in collaboration with your team, supervisors and other external parties to ensure consistent documentation of the project.
· Review plans, specifications and other documentation and maintain notes and other documentation for future reference.
· Establish filing guidelines for drawings to maintain up-to-date drawings.
· Undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, as directed.
· Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product.
· Adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services.
· Embrace organisational change and appropriately modify behaviour and attitudes as required.
· Have an understanding and awareness of the company values and business plan and your contribution to both.
· Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
· Undertake other reasonable duties as requested
Key Experience & Qualifications
· Undertaking or completed a Technician level qualification in drafting (e.g. HND/HNC, EngTech).
· Substantial experience working within design and drafting teams.
· Some knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards and procedures.
· Competent in:
o MS Office Programmes
o AutoCad Suites, including 3D programmes
o AECOsim
o Bentley 3D Microstation packages (InRoads, InRail etc).
Competencies
· Technical: Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Able to use design skills to propose and deliver practical solutions to deadline.
· Communication: Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively to all levels both internally and with external clients. Capable of presenting and producing written reports to a high standard.
· Critical Thinking: Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst delivering high quality work.
· Team: Strong team work to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Also able to work independently to a high standard.
Personal Style and Behaviour
· Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity.
· A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude.
· Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps.
· Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs.
· Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance.
· Commitment to own personal development
