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Overview
Balfour Beatty are looking for a Principal CAD Technician & Team Lead to join their Power T&D division in Derby.
Role Purpose: To oversee and lead the delivery of Computer Aided Design elements of engineering projects. Provide expert authority on the engineering represented in the models, drawings and outputs. Ensure the Engineers have sufficiently informed the Technicians and that design procedures are followed in the execution of works.
Responsibilities
* Control of and reporting on all work allocated by the Section Leader, including control of the programme and day-to-day management of the Team members.
* Organise, supervise and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
* Ensure all members of the CAD team are aware of requirements and that information provided is correct and up to date.
* Direct participation in work associated with enquiries and contracts and responsibilities for maintenance of technical excellence.
* Arrange preparation of all necessary models, drawings and documents for a project within defined area of responsibility.
* Prepare contract start up information if directed or supplement existing material if inadequate.
* Liaise with engineers and/or technicians to obtain suitable interpretation of design requirements.
* Arrange checking of all drawings, models, material lists, calculations and other documents to ensure satisfactory standards and proper signatures.
* Ensure use of Document Management procedures (i.e. BIM360Docs) across the team and projects, in line with company procedure.
* Participate in development of all software tools and processes, especially introduction of new facilities and their use by other members.
* Assist in training new designers and/or trainees.
* Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, ensuring Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures are followed.
Qualifications
* Thorough understanding of CAD Packages used in Substation Engineering.
* HND Level Engineering Academic qualification.
* Functional understanding of engineering principles and activity of HV Primary Plant Design.
* Functional knowledge of engineering procedures.
Benefits
Smart working flexibility, up to 40% remote working, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay paternity/partner leave, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid. From scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interview opportunities to applicants with disabilities.
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