Autocad Drafter in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy recruitment agency is seeking a Bridge Engineering Technician in the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for producing engineering models and drawings for various civil structures, while also providing mentoring to junior team members. Applicants should have significant experience in drafting bridges and be proficient in AutoCAD. This position offers opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years experience in drafting and modelling bridges.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Highly motivated and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate engineering models for civil structures.
• Preparing concept and detailed design drawings.
• Providing technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD

Drafting and modelling bridges

Teamwork ethic

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC in civil engineering

EngTech or IEng accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

CADS-RC

Civil 3D

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Bridge (AutoCAD) Engineering Technician

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play a key part in the successful delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across our UK and Ireland offices and be supported by a team of highly skilled professionals.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Producing accurate engineering models, drawings and detailing for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related civil structures
• Preparing both concept and detailed design drawings
• Acting as project technician on multidisciplinary schemes
• Reviewing steel fabrication and shop drawings
• Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members

Recent and ongoing projects

My clients portfolio demonstrates both the scale and of our work. Examples include the delivery of a £117 million riverside bridge as part of a major regeneration scheme, a £121 million dual-carriageway lifting bridge to improve regional connectivity, major structural maintenance works on a nationally significant suspension bridge, the refurbishment of a listed river crossing with a budget of around £5 million, a €102 million cross-border bridge to strengthen transport links, and a €207 million urban public infrastructure programme in Ireland.

Essential requirements

• HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering and/or EngTech or IEng accreditation with ICE or IStructE
• At least 4+ years experience in drafting and modelling bridges and civil structures
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, CADS-RC and steel detailing software
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Highly motivated, adaptable and detail focused
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork ethic and willingness to take responsibility

Desirable

• 3D modelling experience using AutoCAD or other software
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or similar design tools

If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to hear about other engineering roles in the market, please contact Pete at ELB.

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