Our client is an established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across the rail infrastructure sector.
The business has been built around creating a collaborative, socially conscious environment where both clients and employees are valued, supported and given opportunities to develop. With continued growth and an increasing portfolio of technically challenging rail projects, they are looking to strengthen their design team with an experienced Senior CAD Technician.
The successful candidate will join a technically focused team delivering a wide range of civil and structural engineering access for all (AFA) projects across the UK rail infrastructure sector.
Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and design documentation for rail civil and structural projects
Working closely with Senior Engineers, Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver technically accurate design packages
Producing and developing drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit
Supporting the design of rail infrastructure projects including station enhancements, platform works, footbridges, access for all schemes and other civil and structural works
Ensuring drawings and documentation are produced in accordance with relevant project requirements, industry standards and Network Rail processes
Reviewing and checking drawings to ensure technical accuracy, consistency and quality
Working collaboratively with engineers and other design disciplines to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions
Interpreting engineering information, specifications and design requirements and translating these into accurate drawings
Supporting the preparation and checking of design packages for Network Rail projects
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders where required
Supporting less experienced technicians and contributing to the development of technical capability within the wider design team
Maintaining high standards of technical quality across all deliverables
Strong previous experience as a CAD Technician / Senior CAD Technician within rail infrastructure
Proven experience working on rail civil and/or structural engineering projects
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation and Revit
Previous experience producing detailed engineering drawings and design packages within the rail sector
Experience working on Network Rail projects and/or rail infrastructure frameworks
Good understanding of civil and structural engineering principles and how they translate into technical drawings
Ability to interpret engineering designs, specifications and technical information
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing technically accurate work
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with engineers, designers and project teams
A proactive and hands-on approach to technical delivery
Experience working across a variety of rail infrastructure projects, including station enhancements, platforms, footbridges, Access for All schemes and other civils/structural works
Experience working to Network Rail standards, processes and design requirements
Experience of working within multidisciplinary engineering design teams
Experience supporting or coordinating junior CAD Technicians
Experience with additional civil/structural design software
Knowledge of structural steelwork and/or reinforced concrete detailing
Previous experience working within consultancy environments
An understanding of the wider interfaces between civil, structural, permanent way, signalling, electrical and other rail disciplines
