CAD Engineer (intermediate level) – TUNNELING & STRUCTURES

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Engineer to join their team in Leeds. In this dynamic role, you will leverage the latest Autodesk software to create high-quality 3D graphics and 2D deliverables for exciting underground civil engineering projects. Your expertise in AutoCAD and Civils 3D will be crucial as you prepare detailed construction drawings and collaborate with project engineers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to develop your skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with Autodesk products.
• Degree or HND related to the built environment required.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain 3D CAD model data within a common data environment.
• Prepare construction drawings and assist senior engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with QA systems and industry standards.

Skills

Autodesk products

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Civils 3D

Steelwork detailing

RC detailing

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

BIM processes

3D modelling packages

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND related to the built environment

GCSE or equivalent in English

Tools

Revit

Rhino

3Ds Max

AECO-sim

Micro-station

Project-wise

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.
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 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 an 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 and commitment to CAD standards and procedures.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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 discipline, actively expands their technical knowledge.
• Ownership attitude: Aware of fiscal responsibility, 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), 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, 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].