Job Description

Established in 1959, this client has organically and by acquisition grown to become a major multi-disciplinary consultancy with an enviable portfolio of projects and a number of industry awards.

With 32 offices nationwide, a presence on numerous client sites and over 2000 staff they are in every part of the country, each office having a distinct culture, but sharing the corporate values of excellence, innovation and developing a sustainable operation. Each office undertakes a broad portfolio of projects, while corporately the ratio between public and private sector work is 60:40. The strategy is to secure a larger percentage of the high profile, public funded works which are being planned and awarded over the next five years while developing their already excellent relationships with private clients.

Their culture has changed in recent years, there is a new vibrancy and confidence to the company which is reflected in the offices. While the buildings may be traditional, inside they are well equipped, comfortable and within close proximity to city centres and transport links.

In addition to offering an excellent portfolio of work, they offer good salaries with an excellent flexible benefits package. They also offer the commitment to support any Engineer achieve Chartered status through their in-house mentor system and external briefings.

A Senior Structural CAD Technician is required to join a small team in Sheffield. The team has recently been established to work closely with the existing Leeds team, expanding current workload in the Sheffield area. Duties will include the production of structural AutoCAD drawings and details in all materials, including steelwork, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete. This is an exciting time in the office's development, as there are currently three staff. Rapid expansion is planned and this is a key requirement. Current project workload is being fed from the well established Leeds office, and consists predominantly of education and retail projects. This workload will diversify as the client base develops in the Sheffield area.

Qualifications/Skills Required

To apply for the position of Structural CAD Technician you should be HNC / HND qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering. You must have extensive experience using AutoCAD within a structural engineering team. You should have experience of dealing with clients' and contractors' queries. You should have good communication skills and experience in structural steelwork is essential. Experience in reinforced concrete and detailing roads and drainage would be an advantage.