P&C CAD Technician - Newcastle

BALFOUR BEATTY; Newcastle Emlyn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK seeks a CAD Technician in Newcastle Emlyn. In this role, you will produce and modify high-quality drawings for Power Transmission & Distribution projects. You will work closely with senior team members, ensuring compliance with technical standards while driving a Safety by Design approach. The position offers flexibility with up to 40% remote work, 25 days paid leave, and numerous benefits supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AutoCAD software.
• Capable of working to strict deadlines.
• Desire to develop CAD technician skills.
• Awareness of quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify drawings based on design requirements.
• Assess design and temporary works requirements.
• Drive a Safety by Design approach.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Standards.
• Liaise with designers and engineers on design interpretation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical Engineering knowledge

IT Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Tools

BIM360Docs

Job description

About the role

To produce and modify drawings based upon the design requirements on PT&D projects as directed by senior members of the project team.
Ensure the timely and quality delivery of drawings to a high quality standard which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).

What you'll be doing

• To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project.
• Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
• Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied.
• Work with multiple clients to produce drawings to their specific standards.
• Actively develop working methods to improve the quality of the output.
• Liaise as necessary with the designer and engineer to determine the most suitable and practical interpretation of design requirements.
• Comply with project and function specific standards and practices.
• Organise, supervise and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
• Produce accurate drawing package & produce accurate and complete records.
• Preparation of all necessary drawings and documents for a project within defined area of responsibility.
• Ensure the use of Document Management procedures (i.e. BIM360Docs) across the team and projects, in line with company procedure.

Who we're looking for

• A strong understanding of AutoCAD software.
• An understanding of Electrical Engineering.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).
• Must be capable of working to strict deadlines.
• Desire to operate in a CAD technician role and develop skillset to support designers and engineers.
• Attention to detail and an awareness of the quality standards required.
• Highly organised.
• Skills Desired:
  • ECITB SAFE Passport.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/