Overview
Location: Leeds (In office, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm).
We are currently recruiting for a CAD Engineer to join our design team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
As the CAD Engineer:
In this position, your main focus will be to produce batches of drawings, including but not limited to: plan and vertical sections, geology profiles, monitoring plans and shaft general arrangements and details to assist with the design and submission of projects, varying in size, scale and complexity, all relating to trenchless pipeline solutions including micro tunnelling and horizontal directional drilling. There will also be a requirement to produce temporary works drawings as and when asked, depending on workload.
Working as part of a team or individually, you will be responsible for taking the design drawings from initial concept through to the construction issue, using the information provided from our clients, including topographical and utility surveys, OS tiles and live construction progress models. Civil 3D and AutoCAD will be the main software used to produce the models and drawings, however, there are times that use of Navisworks, MicroStation and Revit will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work independently or as part of a project team to produce, amend and maintain 3D/ 2D model data and drawing packages within a common data environment.
* Actively develop draughting and CAD standards.
* Ensure CAD models are produced in compliance with, JGL internal QA system, project /client specific standards and industry standard BIM procedures.
* Prepare scheme designs with supervision as required.
* Identify and resolve spatial coordination constraint and arrangement issues.
* Assist the CAD Manager with the development to ensure the quality of modelling works are carried out.
To be successful in this position, the CAD Engineer must have:
Essential skills and experience:
* Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
* Minimum 3+ years as a CAD technician.
* Ability to generate and manipulate surfaces, alignments and surface profiles in Civil 3D.
* Minimum BTEC level in civil engineering or similar engineering field.
* Fluent in English, with GCSE or equivalent
* Experience of working in a construction or an engineering environment.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally.
* Good problem solving and the ability to identify alternative solutions.
* Strong sense and commitment to CAD standards and procedures.
* Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
* Working knowledge of BIM processes and operated previously within common data environment (CDE).
Non-essential but desirable skills and experience:
* Knowledge of Steelwork detailing.
* Knowledge of RC detailing.
* Familiarity with 3D modelling packages such as Revit, Navisworks and MicroStation.
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
Competencies:
* Technical excellence: Has sound knowledge in specialist technical discipline, actively expands their technical knowledge.
* Ownership attitude: Aware of fiscal responsibility willing to shoulder more responsibility.
* Client focus: Develops strong, loyal client relationships (people want you on their teams), represents the company well.
* Communication: Ability to convey complex concepts, results or instructions verbally, in written format and through technical drawings.
* Mentoring: Sets a good example, is a role model for junior staff, actively seeks opportunities to train/mentor others.
* Innovation: Brings new ideas to clients and the group.
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.
Disability Confident Committed
We area disability confident employer and we'recommitted to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.
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