CAD Technician
Job Introduction
Job description
The project requires CDM technicians to join the SCS delivery team and will be required to assist the Tunnel team and Mechanical team to progress planning and delivery of the tunnel constructions.
Geographically there are two tunnel locations: Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel, Euston tunnels. The work will cover these tunnels and interfaces with Atlas Road site, Old Oak Common station and Euston station.
Main elements of the construction process consist of; Launching Structures for TBM and Gantries, Tunnel Segments, Temporary Services, Ventilations, Conveyors, Plant setup.
Working with the SCS delivery team and CAD team, reporting to both the delivery team managers (Tunnel and Mechanical) and CAD manager.
Liaising directly with the project site team, the CAD technicians will be responsible for producing 2D drawings and 3D models, as well as providing design coordination and information capture through BIM processes by collaborating with BIM team.
The role will focus on construction sequencing, space proofing, setting out points, therefore, previous experience from working on live construction railway projects is ideal.
The candidate will be ideally an advanced user of Bentley AECOsim/MicroStation and ProjectWise, but training can be provided to the right candidate as long as they can demonstrate previous experience with other CAD and modelling packages (i.e. Revit).
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
The required CAD Technician will be reporting to the CAD Team Leader and their main deliverables will include:
- Working within a team, the fundamental requirement of this role is to produce CAD design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings and sketches for projects across various sectors within the tunnel and mechanical department
- Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in 2D/3D for mechanical, civil and structural, temporary and permanent works as requested by Managers or Lead Engineers
- Ability to use a variety of software is preferable, including but not limited to Bentley AECOsim Openbuilding Designer, Microstation, AutoCAD
- Work within a Common Data Environment (ProjectWise)
- Ensure that draughting activities are executed within budget and schedule, while maintaining technical integrity
- Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures
- Maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards
- Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures
- Effectively communicate with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed
- Liaise with other departments, project personnel, sub-contractors, clients etc.
The Ideal Candidate
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working as a BIM technician in tunnelling or civil project
- Experience working in railway projects is ideal
- Must be competent in design & detailing of structures, foundations, below ground infrastructure, including drainage, cable ducting, etc. steel and concrete
- Good understanding of construction and civil engineering methodologies and sequencing
- Qualified to City & Guilds or HNC/HND level and/or educated to degree level
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
- Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Strong skills in data analysis
- Ability to present key messages in an engaging manner
- Experience of leading within a complex infrastructure environment
Highly organised and able to handle many ongoing priorities without impact on outputs
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
SCS Railways