Permanent

Senior Engineering Technician

Atkins

ATKINS

Senior Engineering Technician

TR-001589

Cardiff

Atkins Transportation Division covers all aspects of multidisciplinary design and management from inception to options appraisal through to detailed scheme design and delivery support. Atkins is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies engaged in numerous high profile projects for Clients in both the Public and Private Sector.

Atkins is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join our Central Civils and Structures design team due to rapidly expanding UK transportation opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for any candidate who is keen to undertake an interesting and varied role in supporting the delivery of engineering design within Atkins’ transportation projects portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess the following key requirements for the role;

Key Requirements:
Proficient in AutoCAD (with specific reference to Bentley OpenRoads) and MicroStation
Experience of civil and multidisciplinary design projects (ideally Rail/Highways projects)
Technical based training and professional qualification (HNC in Civil Engineering or similar)
Evidence of on-going CPD in recognised industry applications (i.e. Bentley, Autodesk)

Additional Advantageous Experience:
Proven BIM expertise within delivery of engineering drawings
Technical leadership of CAD/BIM to both technicians and Project Management staff

Senior Engineering Technicians support the delivery of multidisciplinary designs ranging from feasibility studies to detailed design. The ideal candidate will have a background of successful delivery in structural detailing within either the UK Rail sector or UK Highways sector.

Responsibilities Include:
Implementation and compliance of Atkins CAD / BIM manuals and standards
Production of Civil / Structural CAD drawings and BIM model input
The delivery of technical training
Advice and mentorship of junior CAD staff within the team on projects
Co-ordination of CAD and BIM model input to multi-disciplinary projects
Preparation and presentation of progress for discussion at meetings
Providing technical consultancy services to our clients within the transportation sector.
Use of the following technical applications: Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Navisworks, Bentley Navigator, Projectwise
Resolution of CAD related problems/queries
Infrastructure design processes within a multiple discipline engineering environment
Identify, interpret and apply required industry/ client/ internal CAD standards. To ensure that our finished product is Project, Client and BIM compliant

Location:
Atkins Transportation division have CAD design teams based in Birmingham, Swindon, Cardiff and Bristol. The successful candidate could be based from any of these locations.

The Individual:
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
Flexibility to travel for assignment/project requirement

Training:
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Online training for all Autodesk and Bentley products are available after initial assessment.

Flexible Working:
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.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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Overview

  • Location: Cardiff
  • Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Closed: 5 Mar 2018

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