CAD Engineer – TUNNELING & STRUCTURES in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Office Role: in office Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

We are currently recruiting for a CAD Engineer to join our team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

In this position you would utilise the latest Autodesk software to produce high quality 3D models and 2D deliverables for various underground civil engineering projects. Prepare construction drawings for design, tender and as-constructed drawing sets, including steelwork detailing, reinforced concrete detailing and general arrangements based on input from project engineers. Temporary works support drawings are also required. You would be expected to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Working independently or as part of a project team to produce, amend and maintain 3D CAD model data within a common data environment.
• Actively develop 3D modelling and engineering skills.
• 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.
• Assist the senior engineering design staff as required.
• Identify and resolve spatial constraint and arrangement issues.
• Assist the CAD Manager with the development to ensure the quality of modelling works are carried out.

This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. The postholder is expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs.

Essential skills and experience

• Degree or HND (or equivalent) related to the build environment.
• Fluent in English, with GCSE or equivalent.
• 3 years minimum experience with Autodesk products.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D & 3D and Civils 3D is essential.
• Knowledge of steelwork detailing.
• Knowledge of RC detailing.
• 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 organization and externally.
• Good problem solving and the ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Strong sense and commitment to CAD standards and procedures.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling packages such as Revit, Rhino and 3Ds max.
• Familiarity with AECO-sim, Micro-station and Project-wise.
• Visualisation techniques.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes.

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.
• Project management: can effectively manage project tasks, understands scope, tasks, budget, willingly delegates the right things to the right people and follows up.
• Client focus: develops strong, loyal client relationships and identifies new potential clients.
• Communication: ability to convey complex concepts, results or instructions verbally and in written format.
• 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 are 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.

Equal Opportunity Disability Confident Committed: We are a disability confident employer and we’re committed 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.