Bridge Engineering Technician - Leeds

Roughan & O'donovan; Otley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Roughan & O’Donovan is seeking a talented bridge engineering technician to join their expanding team in Otley. The role involves designing and delivering projects, producing engineering drawings, and coordinating BIM efforts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and relevant qualifications, with a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Training opportunities

Free parking

Health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience required.
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• EngTech or IEng title preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production of engineering drawings and details of civil structures.
• BIM coordination and production of reports.
• Assistance with bridge inspections and site visits.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Bridge detailing skills

BIM coordination

Software interoperability

Education

UK Level 3 qualification (BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

CADS RC

Job description

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic bridge engineering technician with three to five years' relevant experience for a permanent position within our expanding civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy in Otley, 10 miles north of Leeds.

Job type:Permanent

About Roughan & O’Donovan

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading, privately owned civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy. We employ a multidisciplinary team of over 250 people in our four UK and Ireland offices.

Founded in Dublin in 1974, we plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects.Our hands-on, director-led approach to projects and operations enables us to work collaboratively with our team to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise value for our clients and learning for our people. We enjoy strong client, partner and stakeholder relationships, and much of our work comes from repeat business.

A welcoming and friendly company, we genuinely care about our staff and invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career growth.

Our Leeds office opened in 2019 and is now well established, with a rapidly growing team and a strong pipeline of projects.

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play an integral role in the design and delivery of our projects. You will be supported throughout by our teams in the UK and Ireland.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Production of engineering drawings and details of bridges, retaining walls and other civil structures
• BIM coordination
• Production of reports
• Document control/ management
• Provision of assistance with bridge inspections and site visits
• A relevant qualification (minimum UK Level 3 qualification - BTEC, NVQ or equivalent) and/or hold/will shortly achieve the title of EngTech or IEng with the ICE, IStructE or equivalent
• A minimum of three years' relevant experience
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Good technical knowledge and bridge engineering understanding
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce quality design outputs
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM and software interoperability
• Comfortable working in a busy work environment with tight deadlines
• Fluent orhighly proficient in spoken and written English
• Bridge detailing skills, in particular reinforcement and steelwork
• Ability to use a range of software packages, such as CADS RC, Civil 3D, Revit, BIM, Navisworks

What to expect when you join ROD

When you join ROD, you will become part of a highly motivated team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will be involved in the delivery of an interesting and broad range of civil and structural engineering projects, predominantly within the roads and bridges sectors. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility, and creativity.

We offer health andwellbeing packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From crazy golf, escape rooms, archery and barbecues to five-a-side football, quizzes, and charity events, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

Why consider this opportunity?

At ROD, we believe that it is the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are.Our work has been recognised for its design excellence, with our projects winning many prestigious industry awards in Ireland and the UK.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including a competitive salary; 27 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays); contributory pension; training opportunities tailored to your needs; and free parking.

Our modern and spacious office is based in a converted mill building overlooking the River Wharfe. It is accessible by public transport and by car and is only a 10-minute drive from Leeds Bradford Airport.

To apply

• Address your cover letter to Human Resources

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.

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