Principal CAD Technician

Balfour Beatty plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal CAD Technician to lead the delivery of CAD elements in engineering projects. This role involves overseeing the CAD team, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining safety through design principles. The company promotes a flexible working environment, allowing for up to 40% remote work, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave policies and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a team that delivers vital infrastructure projects, making a meaningful impact on communities across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of CAD Packages in Utility & Civils Environment.
• Functional knowledge of engineering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of CAD elements for engineering projects.
• Ensure the CAD team is informed and designs are accurate.
• Participate in training new designers and trainees.

Skills

CAD Packages

Engineering Principles

HV Cable Installation

Adaptability

Education

HND Level Engineering

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is currently seeking a Principal CAD Technician to join their Power T&D team in Scotland.

About the role

Balfour Beatty is currently seeking a Principal CAD Technician to join their Power T&D team in Scotland.

Role Purpose:-

To oversee and lead the delivery of Computer Aided Design elements of engineering projects.

Providing expert authority on the engineering represented in the models, drawings and outputs for Over Head Line & Cabling drawings which are project / client driven.

Ensuring the Engineers have sufficiently informed the Technicians and that design procedures are being followed in the execution of works.

Balfour Beatty welcomes applications from both full-time and part-time candidates, including those interested in job-sharing arrangements. Additionally, the company offers a flexible working policy to support a healthy work-life balance.

What you'll be doing

Accountabilities

• Control of and reporting on all work allocated by the Section Leader, including the control of the programme and the day to day management of the Team members.
• Organise, supervise and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
• Ensure that all members of the CAD team are aware of what is required of them and that the information provided to them is correct and up to date.
• Direct participation in the work associated with enquiries and contracts and responsibilities for the maintenance of technical excellence.
• Arrange preparation of all necessary models, drawings and documents for a project within defined area of responsibility.
• Prepare contract start up information if so directed or supplement the existing material if inadequate.
• Liaise as necessary with the engineers and/or technicians to obtain the most suitable interpretation of design requirements.
• Arrange the checking of all drawings, models, material lists, calculations and other documents within area of responsibility to ensure that satisfactory standards are maintained. Ensure that all drawings and documents have signatures present as specified in the Procedures
• Ensure the use of Document Management procedures (i.e. BIM360Docs) across the team and projects, in line with company procedure.
• Participate in the development of all software tools and process, and in particular, the introduction of new facilities and their use by other members.
• Assist in training of new designers and/or trainees.
• Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, including managing safety through appropriate life cycle designs that minimise risks to personnel and property, by ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures and requirements are followed in the design of foundation or geotechnical works.

Who we're looking for

Required ;

• Thorough understanding of CAD Packages used in Large Route maps , detail design drawings in a Utility & Civils Environment.
• HND Level Engineering Academic qualification.
• Functional understanding of engineering principles and activity of HV Cable Installation.
• Adaptability to work within other disciplines.
• Functional knowledge of engineering procedures.

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/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Utility System Construction, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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