CAD Technician

Location: Leeds (In office, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm).

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

This role would be open to Mid level to Senior level as well as BIM managers with enhanced skill levels across a range of software and Common Data Environments. The role will be suited to individuals who have a high level of attention to detail and development skills, who are comfortable working to set standards and who also want to innovate in CAD automation to standardise drawings production methods.

This is an exciting opening and one that will allow personal development to thrive.

In this position, your main focus will be to produce batches of drawings, including but not limited to:
Plan and vertical sections, Geology profiles, Monitoring plans and Shaft general arrangements and details to assist with the design and submission of projects, varying in size, scale and complexity, all relating to trenchless pipeline solutions including micro tunnelling and horizontal directional drilling. There will also be a requirement to produce temporary works drawings as and when asked, depending on workload.

Working as part of a team or individually, you will be responsible for taking the design drawings from initial concept through to the construction issue, using the information provided from our clients, including topographical and utility surveys, OS tiles and live construction progress models. Civil 3D and AutoCAD will be the main software used to produce the models and drawings, however, there are times that use of Navisworks, Micro Station and Revit will be required.

• Work independently or as part of a project team to produce, amend and maintain 3D/2D model data and drawing packages within a common data environment.
• Actively develop draughting and CAD standards.
• 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.
• Identify and resolve spatial coordination constraint and arrangement issues.
• Assist the CAD Manager with the development to ensure the quality of modelling works are carried out.

• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Minimum 3+ years as a CAD technician.
• Ability to generate and manipulate surfaces, alignments and surface profiles in Civil 3D.
• Minimum BTEC level in civil engineering or similar engineering field.
• Fluent in English with GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a construction or 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 organisation and externally.
• Good problem solving and the ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Strong sense and commitment to CAD standards and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes and previous operation within a common data environment (CDE).

• Knowledge of Steelwork detailing.
• Knowledge of RC detailing.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling packages such as Revit, Navisworks and Micro Station.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

• Technical excellence
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  Has sound knowledge in specialist technical discipline, actively expands their technical knowledge.
• Ownership attitude
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  Aware of fiscal responsibility willing to shoulder more responsibility.
• Client focus
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  Develops strong, loyal client relationships (people want you on their teams), represents the company well.
• Communication
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  Ability to convey complex concepts, results or instructions verbally, in written format and through technical drawings.
• Mentoring
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  Sets a good example, is a role model for junior staff, actively seeks opportunities to train/mentor others.
• Innovation
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  Brings new ideas to clients and the group.

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned civil engineering business that…