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Senior CAD Technician

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery teams are provided with, workable temporary works design drawings in a timely manner to suit programme needs.

Role Responsibility

  • Produce site sketches, site layouts for Construction delivery teams.
  • Produce detailed construction drawings for the Temporary Works design team.
  • Coordinate with delivery and design team to produce workable solutions.
  • Be aware of applicable Network Rail standards and ensure designs comply.
  • Ensure designs are coordinated with MEP as required and include all temporary arrangements.
  • Implement CAD standards to ensure the high quality of drawings
  • Work closely with the engineering team assisting with any CAD requirements
  • Produce sections and engineering drawings from survey data / 3D Models.
  • Provide administration assistance to Temporary Works design team where required.
  • Reporting to the Area Temporary Works Design Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a CAD technician for tunnelling or civil engineering work. Experience in other industries and disciplines will be considered
  • Skilled in both 2D drafting and 3D modelling techniques
  • A strong work ethic and an enthusiasm to learn, develop and share knowledge
  • Proficient skills in AutoCAD, MicroStation & ProjectWise editions.

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 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025.  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

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