CAD Engineer in Exeter

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland. BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and is seeking a CAD Engineer.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess a couple of years experience in design. They should be competent in AutoCAD/CIV3D and have a working knowledge in Revit. Experience in rebar design and detailing with an eye for detail is essential, as well as the ability to check and validate drawings/models to and from the client while acting as a support function between site and Document Control.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required. A BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Your team location is Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a permanent contract for 42.5 hours a week.

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day will include:

• Acting as a subject matter expert for the production of drawings and providing technical support to personnel as and when required.
• Ensuring that all drawing work is carried out in compliance with ISO 19650, BAM and CAD standards.
• Providing drawing production training, both to the team members and to the supply chain.
• Providing support to the Document Control team to review drawings before submitting to the client.
• Understanding the hardware and software requirements on the project and communicating with the BIM Lead and Project Information Manager.
• Representing the company where necessary at internal and external meetings.
• Maintaining high safety and environmental standards in accordance with company policies and reporting any inadequacies.

What do you bring to the role?

• A degree in a related discipline (Civil Engineering, Architecture, etc.) is preferred.
• Able to collaborate and work effectively within a multidisciplinary and diverse team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in rebar design and checking.
• Good understanding of civil/structural design and principles.
• A strong background in producing drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Able to train and mentor site engineers and others to produce in accordance with standards.
• Prior experience of ProjectWise and Revit beneficial but not essential.
• Basic awareness of ISO 19650 (Level 2 BIM) or BS1192 and associated PAS/BS 1192 codes required.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM: Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.