Structural Cad Technician

Structural CAD Technician

Location: Manchester

Role: Permanent

The Company:

The company is an established, award winning structural and civil engineering consultancy. Our projects range from small domestic alterations and extensions, to newbuilds and Super homes, low-rise building conversions, swimming pools, temporary works, drainage and highways design, in Residential, Commercial, and Institutional sectors. We also undertake structural surveys and defect diagnosis on existing buildings and structures. We advise on the repairs of buildings after insurance events, working for clients nationally.

Job:

We are seeking a skilled Structural CAD Technician with previous drafting experience of building structures, below ground drainage and highways. A recently graduated structural engineer with previous technician experience would also be welcome to apply.

Role Description and Duties:

As part of the integrated structural engineering design team, prepare engineering drawings for building structures, foundations, below ground drainage and highways. Working predominantly in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD though experience in Tekla Structures would be advantageous. The right candidate may be suitable to engage in some structural design under supervision of more experienced members of staff.

· Responsible for production and management of drawings and reporting to senior engineer or project director.

· Proficient using Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Revit and 3D modelling software such as Tekla Structural Designer TSD.

· Production of bar bending schedules as required for reinforced concrete structures.

· Experience visiting sites to complete detailed inspections to ensure as built structure complies with design drawings.

· Ability to co-ordinate with other design professionals to ensure that design drawings meet client brief and co-ordinate with other consultants’ information.

· Assist with the administration of projects.

· Assist with the general administration of the office.

· Where applicable complete engineering calculations to demonstrate compliance with current codes of practice to support proposed design solution.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Keen eye for detail

· Ability to communicate through verbal, written and sketched communication

· Experience detailing / designing in the following materials:

o Steelwork

o Reinforced Concrete

o Load bearing masonry

o Timber

· Proven technical experience commensurate to the role.

Training:

We will offer the right candidate both formal and on the job training with support in attaining professional qualifications with a relevant professional institution such as TIstructE with the Institution of Structural Engineers. The wide variety of projects we undertake is particularly suited to technicians who want to get a good grounding in all aspects of building structures.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 7 weeks for long service.

· Your birthday off

· 12% annual bonus scheme eligibility after 12 months of service

· Private healthcare after 12 months of service

· Company pension

· Membership of a professional institution paid

· Training and exam fees for professional institution paid

· Regular team building events

· Company mobile phone

· Childcare voucher scheme

Additional Client Information:

Our desire is to create simple and elegant structural solutions to contribute to producing excellent buildings. Our projects are generally varied in nature and comprise of major new buildings and refurbishment of existing buildings.

We have a strong commitment to quality and service. We aspire to provide a creative response whilst deriving a buildable, feasible engineering solution without compromise on concept.

We work with Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Industrial Designers, Contractors, and Developers. We believe the design process is collaborative and enjoy working with a likeminded design team to derive outstanding design and excellent buildings. We thrive on getting involved early when good engineering input can help achieve an elegant, sustainable and cost-effective solution.

Our expertise covers all stages of the design and construction process, from feasibility studies, through to concept design, statutory approval drawings, construction detailing and monitoring construction on site.

Our office is characterised by an open, informal atmosphere with an experienced, dynamic team. We actively encourage open discussions of projects to resolve problems through sharing experience and knowledge.