Senior Civils 3D CAD Technician

Kier Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm is looking for a Senior Civils 3D CAD Technician in London. You'll develop scheme drawings from 2D to 3D, ensuring compliance with design specifications while maximizing customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway design, proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D Software, and a solid understanding of DMRB and SHW. This full-time role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per year plus private healthcare and additional benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highway design.
• Proficient in using Autodesk Civil 3D Software.
• Solid understanding of DMRB and SHW.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D civils design plans such as contour plans.
• Supporting the Commercial team with Early Warning Notices.
• Preparing signage design drawings using KeySigns.
• Raising design-related queries with the Design Manager.
• Assisting Scheme Engineers with constructability issues.
• Managing risks and opportunities in line with the plan.

Skills

Highway design experience

Autodesk Civil 3D Software

Understanding of DMRB and SHW

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Join our Highways team in London as a Senior Civils 3D CAD Technician, where you'll play a key role in developing scheme drawings from 2D to 3D for construction. You'll provide expert support and guidance to the team, helping coordinate the delivery of a growing portfolio of TfL projects across London. As a Senior Civils 3D CAD Technician, you'll contribute to feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design work, and produce 3D design information as needed. You'll ensure technical compliance with design specifications and help deliver projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality while maximising customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D civils design plans such as contour plans, cut & fill plans, setting out information, cross sections, etc.
• Supporting the Commercial team with Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs) to assist with change control.
• Preparing signage design drawings using KeySigns.
• Raising design-related queries with the Design Manager in a timely manner.
• Assisting Scheme Engineers with constructability issues during the planning phase and managing resource allocation for early construction activities.
• Identifying, recording, and managing risks and opportunities in line with the risk management plan.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highway design.
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D Software.
• An engineering qualification or equivalent, or demonstrable relevant experience.
• A solid understanding of DMRB (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges) and SHW (Specification for Highway Works).

Company Profile

Can you imagine a world without transport links by land, sea or air? Neither can we. At Kier Transportation, your journey is our journey. Come and be part of a team that's making a real difference supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment across the UK.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Contract and Compensation

Hours: Permanent, Full-time 40 hours per week - flexible working hours available, just let us know when you speak to us.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year + private healthcare + benefits.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates for this role.