CAD Engineer

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with demonstrable experience of producing AutoCAD drawings and details, and with a qualification and background from any area of the civil, structural or geotechnical engineering, geology or earth sciences, or building and construction sector. Our client is a market leader in the design, supply and installation of all forms of specialist civil, structural and geotechncial engineering, piling, foundations and ground engineering techniques. They are vastly experienced in delivering innovative solutions for a wide range of sectors and clients, including industrial, commercial and residential, with additional works such as steel and sheet piled basements, retaining walls and structures, temporary works, and permanent works and bracing, for the rail, road, infrastructure and ports and harbours arena. Our client owns and operates a vast fleet of highly specialised and state of the art rigs, equipment, plant and machinery. The delivery of high quality solutions and providing excellent value to clients are central to the company's mission, vision and values, and is seen as critical to the continued success of the business. Their staff are tirelessly dedicated to delivering the highest standards of project excellence for a wide and varied client base, which in turn ensures they continue to be a competitive force in the industry. Overview Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term, major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint a CAD Engineer for their head office operations. Reporting to the Design Manager and working alongside a team of Project Engineers, the successful candidate will have the day to day responsibility for the timely production of calculations, drawings, designs and schedules for a wide variety of contracts utilising all the company’s systems, products and services, and all in accordance with current industry standards and procedures. You will additionally support the work winning and operations teams for the company. The Role * Maintain a good level of understanding and general knowledge of the construction industry, in particular respect to current civil and structural design, techniques and processes * Assist in the processing of drawings, calculations and designs required to achieve the published budget and targets set by the company * Carry out appraisals of projects in relation to the design brief in order to obtain all information required to complete design processes * Carry out administrative duties for design projects, including project booking, creating hard files, QA documents, filing correspondence, and updating and archiving the department’s documents, files and databases * Produce AutoCAD drawings, calculations and schedules for all assigned projects * Organise and issue drawings, calculations and schedules to all relevant parties * Keep the project team informed of progress on all design works undertaken, and immediately report any problems, issues or challenges should they arise * Prioritise awarded projects in the design process to ensure targeted timescales are achieved * Assist with providing layouts and quantities for projects being tendered by the estimating team * Any other duties relevant to the role as directed by the Design Manager * Attend review meetings with the relevant teams, developing a pro-active focus upon client expectations and contract delivery * Co-ordinate and add value at the pre, in-situ and post contract stage of projects The Person * Fully conversant and a competent user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel, with a relevant industry qualification (civil, structural or geotechnical engineering, geology or earth sciences, or building and construction etc.) * Knowledge of, and the ability to work to, current industry standards and regulations * Excellent IT skills with demonstrable practical knowledge of AutoCAD, key Microsoft applications and various other specialist design software * Good problem-solving skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail * An organised approach to work and the ability to meet deadlines * Drive, enthusiasm and the ability to work on your own initiative to overcome challenges * Flexible work ethic and being a team player is critical * Demonstrable experience of meeting deadlines set by and for individual clients * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously * Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members to ensure you perform under pressure * Client orientated and flexible in your approach, you will possess the strategic and creative insight to understand the full range of opportunities contained within invitations to tender and be willing to challenge the norm * You will know what good looks like, for all submissions, and have hands on experience in supporting and advising on the technical and design aspects of contracts in a timely manner An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the company’s market leading status in the UK and their commitment to continued profitable growth