Digital Engineer CAD

Transport for London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Free travel on TfL network

Hybrid working

Private healthcare (optional)

Cycle-to-work

Discounted Eurostar travel

Job summary

Transport for London is seeking a Digital Engineer - CAD (Band 2) in a hybrid role based in Southwark. The position focuses on producing CAD-based engineering designs, BIM data and geometry to support asset management decisions.

You will work closely with engineers and planners to deliver accurate digital representations of projects. The role requires solid CAD experience (Autodesk) and familiarity with BIM, GIS and related digital engineering tools, with emphasis on data quality, governance and

Qualifications

• Experience using Autodesk CAD tools to produce engineering drawings.
• Familiar with BIM, GIS and related digital engineering tools.
• Ability to work with CAD/GIS standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Produce digital engineering design models and illustrations using CAD/3D tools.
• Stay updated on design guidance and relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support asset management decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and data quality.

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

MAP3D

Vehicle Tracking

Transoft Solutions

Adobe Illustrator

Civil 3D

InfraWorks

Job description

Job Title: Digital Engineer - CAD (Band 2)

Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on skill, knowledge and experience)

Contract: Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid

Location: Southwark

Reference: SF5277

Hybrid working, within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th October @ 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Overview of Role

Digital Engineering within TfL encompasses a range of activities all of which are designed to exploit the use of engineering information technology and to drive the business forward using intelligent and connected data. This is brought together within a Digital Engineering strategy for the business and aligned to an overall Digital strategy for TfL.

This Digital Engineering role provides specialist technical services that work in the engineering information space, for instance, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the capture and analysis of Survey and Asset Condition data.

This role requires skilled specialists in their field utilising a range of Digital Engineering tools, which will enable the capture and manipulation of the data in the virtual environment, to inform a whole range of asset management and operational decisions. Digital Engineering makes use of good quality, reliable digital asset information to make effective asset management decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Focuses on the production of digital engineering design models and illustrations within their stated discipline or functional specialism, through the application of specialist CAD, simulation and illustrative software tools aligned to relevant standards and governance
• Maintains awareness of applicable standards, design guidance and regulation codes applicable to their discipline or functional specialism
• Maintains working knowledge of industry standard design software, applicable to their discipline or functional specialism
• Supports continuous improvement through the use of best practice, innovation, whole life cost optimisation and effective root cause analysis

Skills

• Practitioner with developed skill in the use of Autodesk applications, including AutoCAD, MAP3D and Vehicle Tracking to produce high quality engineering design drawings and graphical information - essential
• Intermediate level developed skills in the use of Transoft Solutions software (previously Keysoft Solutions) to produce high quality traffic engineering design drawing information - desirable
• Intermediate level developed skills in the use of Adobe Illustrator
• High level of integrity - essential
• Developed ability to act on own initiative - essential
• Highly motivated, with a real passion for personal development - essential
• Health, Safety & Environment - desirable
• Quality Management - desirable
• Legislation & Standards - desirable
• Highways & Traffic domain knowledge - desirable

Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of CAD (Autodesk), Civil 3D, Infraworks, & Vehicle Tracking simulation, Adobe Illustrator and mainstream affiliated traffic engineering software, such as Transoft Solutions (previously Keysoft) software - essential
• Basic level knowledge of BIM, GIS and other associated digital engineering tools and their application - essential
• Basic level knowledge of Highways & Traffic Engineering and or a relevant engineering discipline or functional specialism such as Civil Engineering or Infrastructure - essential
• Basic level knowledge of Traffic Control Systems and Traffic Signalling Layout Diagrams - desirable
• Basic understanding of the interfaces between own discipline / functional specialism and the wider transport system - desirable
• Basic level of commercial awareness of developments in BIM, CAD, GIS products, asset information systems, processes and industry best practices - desirable
• Basic knowledge of relevant TfL, British and International standards - desirable
• Basic awareness of the TfL business, its obligations and priorities - desirable
• Basic awareness of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities and financial constraints - desirable
• Awareness of applicable health & safety legislation, industry best practice, standards and guidance - desirable
• Record of continuing professional development

Experience

• Experience working in a CAD, GIS & BIM environment working to industry standards, within a team providing professional digital engineering support to both minor schemes and major projects, where a methodical and analytical approach to work is required - essential
• Experience of building relationships and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels mainly within and occasionally outside of the organisation - desirable

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn't match or can't be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we'll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Benefits

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel