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.
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, as well as Tekla
• 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
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
