Senior Technician - Substations

VINCI; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Technician for Substations to lead the production of civil and structural design drawings in Glasgow. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams on substation projects, necessitating strong proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering qualifications. The ideal candidate will support digital workflows, maintain quality control, and mentor junior staff while ensuring design compliance with UK standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience producing civil/structural drawings for substation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with UK standards.
• Experience in Common Data Environments and digital collaboration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate detailed civil and structural drawings.
• Develop and maintain 3D models using AutoCAD tools for design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and quality control measures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Design

3D Modelling

Drawing Production

Quality Control

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Structural Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Technician - Substations

Location: Glasgow (Hamilton)
Reporting to: Section Lead - Substation Civil
Business Unit: Omexom Design

Purpose of the Position

To lead the production of high-quality civil and structural design drawings and models for transmission and distribution substation projects. The Senior Technician will support engineering teams with detailed 2D/3D design outputs, contribute to digital collaboration workflows, and help ensure compliance with internal and client technical standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Drawing Production
  Prepare and coordinate detailed civil and structural drawings, including general arrangements, foundations, cable trenches, access roads, transformer bunds, and fencing layouts.

• 3D Modelling
  Develop and maintain 3D models using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D for use in design reviews and clash detection processes.

• Design Coordination
  Collaborate closely with engineers and other design disciplines (e.g. electrical, structural) to ensure integrated and accurate design outputs.

• Quality Control
  Review and check drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ENA TS, NGET TS, BS EN, CDM 2015).

• CDE and BIM Support
  Manage drawing files, model updates, and version control within the Common Data Environment (CDE) and support BIM coordination in line with ISO 19650.

• Technical Support
  Support the development of design documentation including schedules, bills of quantities, and drawing registers.

• Mentoring and Guidance
  Assist in the training and development of junior technicians, ensuring consistent standards and promoting digital delivery best practices.

• Site Interface
  Support engineers with site-based activities such as surveys, data capture, and drawing mark-ups during construction phases.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Structural Design.

• Significant experience producing civil/structural drawings for substation or energy infrastructure projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one of: Civil 3D, Revit, or MicroStation.

• Familiarity with UK standards and design practices including Eurocodes, BS EN, and CDM 2015.

• Experience working within a Common Data Environment (CDE) and understanding of digital collaboration workflows.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with BIM environments and understanding of ISO 19650.

• Knowledge of drainage and foundation detailing specific to substation projects.

• Experience working with client specifications from National Grid, SSEN, or SPEN.

• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check outputs.