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enior Structural Technician

We are delighted to be assisting an established and respected structural engineering consultancy with a focus on conservation which has recently opened a regional office. This is an important development for the regions structural market and presents significant opportunity for talented Technicians to forge a rewarding career.

• Responsible for accurate and reliable production of 2D technical drawings and/or 3D REVIT models from engineering sketches, mark-ups or models
• Delivery of structural steelwork drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and RC detailing and schedules
• Mentoring apprentice Technicians
• Working closely with engineers to understand and foresee practical challenges within a design and to work with the team to resolve design and detailing challenges
• Checking of drawings from specialists such as; steel fabricators, trussed rafters, precast concrete products
• Development of digital libraries of technical details to improve efficiency of production of detailed design drawings
• Collaboration and discussion with other members of the wider design team across all disciplines 
• Document control of both incoming and outgoing documents
• To review drawings produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards
• Be aware of the financial health of project fees and work efficiently to work within the fee budget
• Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients
• Operate the company management and admin system, quality control and document management in line with company policy
• Work with consideration to the project programme and issue deliverables by the deadline set either internally or by the project itself

Requirements

• Fully proficient in the use of 2D CAD and/or 3D REVIT Structure
• Excellent presentation skills and eye for detail
• Robust understanding and working knowledge of common construction materials as well as modern methods of construction
• Competent in using all software within Microsoft Office
• Experience with the involvement with projects of all types and scales from inception to completion
• To work on own initiative and as part of a team of engineers and technicians
• Capable of producing simple hand sketches to convey ideas, when required
• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• An appreciation of Construction Design Management (CDM), Health and Safety regulations, building regulations and design codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working with D&B contractors, builders and architects
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate independently in a pro- active way
• Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives
• Comfortable with corresponding with clients and design teams
• Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable the simultaneous

 

This prestigious practice has over 30 years of history and circa 30 staff, the opportunities that present themselves when joining a team at this early stage are clear. As well as a market leading salary, this business offers a 35 hour working week as well as hybrid working