CAD Engineer (intermediate level) – TUNNELING & STRUCTURES

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a CAD Engineer in a family-owned civil engineering firm, where your expertise in Autodesk software will be pivotal in delivering high-quality 3D graphics and construction drawings for exciting underground projects. This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, allowing you to develop your skills in a supportive environment. The company values client satisfaction and promotes a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing, making it an ideal place for professionals keen on making a positive impact in the engineering sector. If you're passionate about your craft and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with Autodesk products.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD 2D & 3D and Civils 3D is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce, amend, and maintain 3D CAD model data within a common data environment.
• Ensure CAD models comply with internal QA system and industry standards.

Skills

Autodesk products

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Civils 3D

steelwork detailing

RC detailing

BIM processes

3D modelling packages (Revit, Rhino, 3Ds Max)

Micro-station

Project-wise

problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or HND related to the built environment

GCSE or equivalent in English

Job description

Location: LeedsSalary: Competitive (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for a CAD Engineer to join our team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

As the CAD Engineer:

In this position, you would utilise the latest Autodesk software to produce high-quality 3D graphics and 2D deliverables for various underground civil engineering projects. You will prepare construction drawings for design, tender, and as-constructed drawing sets, including steelwork detailing, reinforced concrete detailing, and general arrangements based on input from project engineers. You would be expected to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working independently or as part of a project team to produce, amend, and maintain 3D CAD model data within a common data environment.
• Actively develop 3D modelling and engineering skills.
• Ensure CAD models are produced in compliance with the JGL internal QA system, project/client specific standards, and industry standard BIM procedures.
• Prepare scheme designs with supervision as required.
• Assist the senior engineering design staff as required.
• Identify and resolve spatial constraint and arrangement issues.
• Assist the CAD Manager with the development to ensure the quality of modelling works are carried out.

This job description describes the principles, purpose, and main elements of the job. The postholder is expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs.

To be successful in this position, the CAD Engineer must have:

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree or HND (or equivalent) related to the built environment.
• Fluent in English, with GCSE or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with Autodesk products.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D & 3D and Civils 3D is essential.
• Knowledge of steelwork detailing.
• Knowledge of RC detailing.
• Experience of working in a construction or engineering environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organization and externally.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Strong sense of commitment to CAD standards and procedures.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling packages such as Revit, Rhino, and 3Ds Max.
• Familiarity with AECO-sim, Micro-station, and Project-wise.
• Knowledge of visualisation techniques.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes.

Competencies:

• Technical excellence: Has sound knowledge in specialist technical disciplines and actively expands their technical knowledge.
• Ownership attitude: Aware of fiscal responsibility and willing to shoulder more responsibility.
• Project management: Can effectively manage project tasks, understands scope, tasks, budget, willingly delegates the right things to the right people, and follows up.
• Client focus: Develops strong, loyal client relationships (people want you on their teams) and identifies new potential clients.
• Communication: Ability to convey complex concepts, results, or instructions verbally and in written format.
• Mentoring: Sets a good example, is a role model for junior staff, and actively seeks opportunities to train/mentor others.
• Innovation: Brings new ideas to clients and the group.

Company Background:
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture:
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety, and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed:
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments:
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].