Job Description
NES Fircroft are working with an engineering design house in Thornaby who are looking for a Civil Designer to join their team on a contract basis. Initially 12 months. Outside IR35.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
JOB TITLE: Civil Designer
RESPONSIBILITIES: Production of layouts, general arrangements and details, and/or 3D model
HOURS OF WORK: 37 hrs/week / flexitime - core hours Mon Thurs 9:00–16:00 Fri 9:00–12:30
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE
• To work as part of a Design Team responsible for the production of technical documentation to high professional standards within challenging programmes and budgets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Equivalent to UK Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering as minimum
• AutoCAD Certificate of Competence (Advanced Level preferred) or demonstrable experience qualifications
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
• Background in Heavy Engineering/Chemical/Petrochemical Industries preferred in relation to reinforced concrete foundations, sub-structures, aqueous retaining structures, superstructures and general infrastructure works.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
• English Language – written, spoken and technical
• Ability to convert calculations or technical communications with Engineer into Engineering Drawings
• Ability to read drawings from other Engineering disciplines
• Awareness of and compliance with Company’s Quality Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to liaise/co-ordinate work with other Engineering disciplines
ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
• IT literate
• Efficient use of AutoCAD and all its attributes
• Use of CADS RC reinforcement preferred but not essential
• Use of REVIT & PDMS for modelling and drawing production preferred but not essential
KEY TASKS AND MAIN DUTIES
• Prepare layout, general arrangement, concrete detail, reinforced concrete detail, drawings and reinforcement schedules in electronic format
• Input to 3D model
• Prepare layout, general arrangement and detailed drawings of general infrastructure and masonry
• Co-ordinate/liaise with other Engineering disciplines
• Interpret Vendor and other discipline drawings
• Supervision of draughtspersons as determined by immediate supervisor
• Checking drawings prepared by others
• Work to time schedules and budgets
• Report to Engineers
• Comply with Company Quality Management Systems
• Other professional duties reasonably required
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
• Good communicator
• Good interpersonal skills
• Versatility and flexibility
• Pro-active and self motivated
• Commercial awareness
• Professional and responsible attitude