Structural Technician - Derby

Zodiac Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Structural Technician in Derby to join a dynamic design team. The role involves producing detailed CAD drawings using Revit and AutoCAD for exciting projects across the UK. Candidates should possess knowledge of concrete and steel structures, have strong CAD skills, and a degree or HND / HNC in a relevant field. The position offers opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for motivated individuals ready to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Technician within Structures.
• Competency to handle challenging situations.
• Commitment to continuous education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general CAD drawings using Revit / AutoCAD.
• Update 3D CAD Model.
• Assist in maintaining the drawing programme.

Skills

Knowledge of concrete and steel building structures

CAD Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Analytical skills

Methodical thinking

Education

Degree or HND / HNC in Construction & Built Environment

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Salary Up to £40,000
Vacancy type Permanent
Categories Structural Engineering
Job reference MB669

Role : STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN

Location : Derby

Salary : £30,000 - £40,000 plus benefits

Ref : MB669

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Structural Technician for our client based in Derby, who will be an integral part of a young and dynamic design team, working on some of the most exciting and complex projects throughout the UK.

The Structural Technician role requires producing detailed CAD Drawings to meet with design and construction programmes, liaising with other disciplines and ensuring the co-ordination with Engineers and detailing work appropriate to the project. The position offers training in the latest 3D CAD technology (Revit) and design processes to enable the production of 3D models.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of general CAD drawings using Revit / AutoCAD and other proprietary design software in accordance with the companies CAD procedure.
• The preparation and updating of the 3D CAD Model.
• The preparation of engineering drawings and submissions.
• Assist the wider team adhere to BIM Execution Plan and BIM project workflow criteria as per Company guidelines.
• Assisting in scheduling and maintaining a drawing programme to meet the Client’s time frame.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines design-changes and model challenges.
• Comply with the project IMS, CDM regulations and other relevant Safety and Environmental legislation where relevant
• Assisting with the production of project documentation.
• Using Client based intranet and common data environment sites to upload and retrieve drawings.
• Day-to-day support of the wider engineering team.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of concrete and steel building structures, as well as experience in other structural materials.
• Sound knowledge of CAD Software, Revit is highly desirable.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
• Have knowledge / experience in interoperability between applications.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise parts of projects.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• An interest in good Architecture.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree or HND / HNC in Construction & Built Environment desirable
• Experience of working as a Structural technician within Structures.
• Experience, competency and flexibility to rise to challenging situations and take on responsibility appropriate to their capability.
• You will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop, and you will be supported through working towards a recognised qualification.

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