The project team is currently progressing the eastern section of the Tideway project. They require a CAD technician to join the the Urban Realm team and will be required to assist the design team to progress design close-out of the hi spec architectural finishes to 6 new landscaped, common and public areas.
Main elements of the construction process consist of; Architectural and structural steel, Precast concrete, hard and soft landscaping, fencing, masonry, roofing, natural stone, steel and timber cladding and surfacing.
Geographically there are 4 area’s South of the Thames and situated in Bermondsey, Deptford, Surrey Quays and Greenwich. With the remining 2 areas situated in near Abbey Mills and King Edward Memorial Park.
Working with the CVB A&L and Bim teams, reporting to both the A&L Design manager and BIM Manager. As part of the CVB A&L team, they'll be providing support to the A&L construction teams on Tideway East project site offices.
Liaising directly with the project site team the BIM/CAD Coordinator will be responsible for producing 2D and 3D information, as well as providing design coordination and information capture through BS1192 BIM processes.
The role will focus on construction sequencing and design interrogation tasks, therefore, previous experience from working on live construction A&L projects is mandatory.
The candidate will be ideally an advanced user of Autocad, Bentley AECOsim/Mircrostaion 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).
This role will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to learn new skills and become a key figure in CVB’s future project delivery activities on Tideway East project.
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 civil and structural department
· Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in 2D/3D for mechanical, civil and structural, temporary and permanent works as requested by Senior / Principal or Lead Engineers and Designers
· Ability to use a variety of software is preferable, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civils3D, E3D and Bentley AECOsim/Openbuilding Designer
· Work within a Common Data Environment (typically 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, vendors, clients etc…
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
· Experience in one or more civil and structural sectors (Water, Rail, Energy and Highways) highly desirable
· Qualified to City & Guilds or HNC/HND level and/or Educated to degree level
· Working towards or completion of EngTech or IEng ICE professional qualification an advantage
· Must be competent in design & detailing of piping systems, process structures, foundations, below ground infrastructure, including drainage, cable ducting, etc. steel and concrete
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
· Competency Areas Required for Successful Performance Requirement
· 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
· Managing and implementing change
· Managing teams, preferably with line management experience