CAD Senior Technician

• Implementation and compliance of Atkins CAD / BIM manuals and standards
• Production of heavy and light rail Civil / Structural CAD drawings and BIM model input 
• Advice and mentorship of junior CAD staff within the team on projects 
• Working as a point of reference for CAD staff and other engineers to call on where necessary 
• Co-ordination of CAD and BIM model input to multi-disciplinary railway projects
• Assisting with site surveys and other site activities
• Preparation and presentation of progress for discussion at meetings

• A minimum of HNC in Civil Engineering or similar
• Proven BIM expertise within a line of route enhancement project would be advantageous
• Ability to produce drawings containing 3D information.
• A thorough knowledge of Microstation 2D/3D and its application in designing civil engineering structures in the rail environment is essential
• Experience in RC detailing, along with familiarity with Bentley Rebar or similar detailing packages
• Extensive experience of steel detailing - particularly for bridges 
• Extensive experience of the following works within highways structures and light and heavy rail environments essential: - 
• Rail overbridge repair and reconstruction (ideally including a range of deck construction types) 
• Rail underbridge repair and reconstruction (ideally in a range of deck construction types and including NR standard designs) 
• Footbridge reconstruction replacement and modification (including Access for All) 
• Platform extension and modification 
• Rail ancillary civils structures associated with large scale re-signalling projects

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• A team player, dedicated to the delivery of projects
• Works to personally set deadlines with minimal supervision
• Confident and professional manner
• Able to use initiative and has a desire to improve
• Enjoys working on both simple routine and complex drawings
• Be available to travel across the UK and work away from home, including periods overseas on assignments.

We support flexible working and equal opportunities as we believe that diverse teams provide the best mix of interpersonal and technical skills needed to exceed our customers’ expectations.