Senior Civil Structurall BIM Cad Designer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil/Structural CAD Technician to work on contract in Manchester, with a mix of office and remote work. You will produce 2D and 3D civil/structural deliverables, develop BIM models in Revit, and coordinate with engineers on water and wastewater projects.

Candidates should be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Civil 3D, with experience in a CDE and civil/structural detailing.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds, HNC, HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Civil/Structural CAD Technician within water, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM modelling.
• Experience with Common Data Environments.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural detailing.
• Experience with foundations, drainage, below-ground infrastructure, cable ducting, steelwork, concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil and structural design deliverables in 2D and 3D.
• Prepare design solutions from concept to detailed design.
• Develop BIM models using Revit and extract 2D drawings.
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D where required.
• Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Ensure draughting and modelling activities meet programme and budget.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM modelling

2D drafting

3D modelling

CDE

Detailing

Communication

Education

City & Guilds / HNC / HND

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Our client has a requirement for a Civil/Structural CAD BIM Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester, with a combination of office and remote working.

Role Purpose

Working within the Water team, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing and developing civil and structural CAD design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings, and sketches across a range of water and wastewater projects. The role will support projects from concept through to detailed design, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Produce civil and structural design deliverables in both 2D and 3D.
• Prepare design solutions for all project stages from concept to detailed design.
• Develop BIM models using Revit and extract associated 2D drawings.
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D where required.
• Work within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Ensure draughting and modelling activities are completed to programme and budget.
• Maintain compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with engineers and other technical disciplines.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of both temporary and permanent works designs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design and BIM processes.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds, HNC, HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Civil/Structural CAD Technician within the water, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM modelling.
• Experience working with Common Data Environments.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural detailing.
• Competent in the design and detailing of:

• Foundations
• Drainage systems
• Below-ground infrastructure
• Cable ducting systems
• Steelwork structures
• Concrete structures

• Experience of reinforced concrete detailing would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D is desirable.
• Experience with clash detection, construction sequencing, or 4D modelling software would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this is an excellent opportunity for a Civil/Structural CAD Technician seeking their next contract assignment within a leading engineering environment.