Job Description
We have a demand for an Architectural Technician to assist the architect function in drawing models on our Nuclear Projects and also provide assistance on future opportunities.
The fundamental requirement of this role is to produce CAD and BIM design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings and sketches for projects in the civil and structural department. You will be delivering designs to quality, programme and budget requirements and helping to develop processes and drive efficiencies within the CAD/BIM team.
This role is home based with office attendance in Manchester and flexibility to travel and work from site as per business needs. Circa 2-3 days per week.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Responsibilities
* Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in 2D/3D for civil and structural, temporary and permanent works as requested by Principal or Lead Engineers and Designers.
* Use a range of software including but not limited to Aveva E3D, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit and Bentley Microstation and OpenBuilding Designer. Working within a Common Data Environment (typically ProjectWise).
* Ensure that draughting activities are executed within budget and schedule, while maintaining technical integrity. This might include technical management of a sub team or tasks on a project.
* Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards, implementing company, and where applicable client/project policies and procedures.
* Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed and with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients.
* Develop the knowledge and skills of less experienced team members, including assisting in training and technical development.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Competent in design and detailing of piping systems, process structures, foundations, below ground infrastructure, drainage, cable ducting, steel and concrete.
* Excellent communication and time-management skills and experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
* Extensive industry experience at all stages of project lifecycle.
* Excellent knowledge of design working practices, UK legislation and standards.
* Nuclear industry sector experience.
* Eligible for security clearance – UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years.
Desirable
* Multiple industry sector experience, including one or more of the following: Water, Nuclear, Pipelines, Highways, Rail, Energy, Green Energy.
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified to City & Guilds or HNC/HND.
Desirable
* EngTech or I-Eng ICE professional qualification.
About Us
Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
We do share individual feedback following an interview.
Disability Confident Employer
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