Senior Structural Technician

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Structural Technician for our Bristol office to deliver 2D drawings and 3D models, focusing on steel, RC detailing and schedules. You will mentor apprentices and work closely with engineers to anticipate practical design challenges.

The role requires strong Revit skills, BIM experience, and the ability to operate within a BEP framework while collaborating across teams in a flexible, development-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Revit is essential.
• Strong BIM and data environment knowledge.
• Ability to work in teams and mentor technicians.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D structural drawings and 3D models from sketches.
• Deliver structural steel and RC drawings and schedules.
• Mentor apprentice technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design challenges.
• Coordinate with BIM Coordinator to ensure standards.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

BIM delivery

2D drafting

3D modelling

Tools

CADS RC

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

We are looking to add to our successful teams by recruiting a Senior Structural Technician to join our Bristol team. We are looking for a candidate committed to the long-term development of their engineering skills and enthusiastic about career progression within our organisation. The candidate will have a strong commitment to collaborative working. The role requires an ability to work effectively as part of project teams but also under your own initiative, as appropriate. With the next goal always right around the corner, you'll keep learning and developing throughout your career with us.

Overview

We are looking to add to our successful teams by recruiting a Senior Structural Technician to join our Bristol team. We are looking for a candidate committed to the long-term development of their engineering skills and enthusiastic about career progression within our organisation. The candidate will have a strong commitment to collaborative working. The role requires an ability to work effectively as part of project teams but also under your own initiative, as appropriate. With the next goal always right around the corner, you'll keep learning and developing throughout your career with us.

Our Bristol office provides multidisciplinary design and engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of sectors. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world's most challenging and exciting engineering projects.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a candidate who can demonstrate a high level of technical capability within the building structures sector and who can deliver CAD & REVIT support to our designers. Your experience to date will have included involvement in a range of market sectors and detailing of key structural engineering materials, such as steel, concrete, timber and masonry.

Successful applicants will be able to fulfil many of the following requirements with additional training and development opportunities provided if required.

Your role

• Responsible for accurately and reliably producing 2D structural drawings and 3D models from engineering sketches.
• Responsible for delivering structural steelwork drawings, reinforced concrete drawings, RC detailing, and schedules.
• Working experience using packages such as CADS RC would be beneficial but not essential.
• Responsible for mentoring apprentice technicians.
• Responsible for working closely with our engineers to understand and foresee practical challenges within a design and to work with the team to resolve design and detailing challenges.
• Liaise with the BIM Coordinator or National BIM Lead to raise awareness of any identified issues with internal standards on projects.
• Ensure project standards are in accordance with the project BEP.
• Responsible for document control using AtkinsRéalis and client CDE's.

About You

• In-depth experience of Autodesk products, specifically Revit, is essential.
• In-depth experience utilising common data environments to support project delivery.
• Good knowledge of digital tools within the building industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and industry-wide BIM requirements.
• Demonstrating a capability for problem-solving and understanding the wider engineering context of your drawings and models.
• Proven track record in BIM delivery from concept to construction.
• To work on own initiative and as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
• Good general knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage time during occasional peaks in workload.
• Experience in utilising automation processes to improve efficiency desirable (e.g. use of scripting platforms such as Dynamo).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.