Senior CAD Technician

Introduction

Wentworth is a leading civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering consultancy, providing design and checking services across all built environment sectors and industries. Established in 1999 we’ve established a track record for our imagination, innovation, and high level of technical expertise, we are recognised as one of the leading temporary works and geotechnical design consultancies in the UK.
Website: https://wentworth.global

Summary

A Senior CAD Technician at Wentworth is responsible for the preparation, detailing and modelling of Steel and Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures using industry standard software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Tekla Structures) from engineer’s briefs and working collaboratively with the engineer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops general appreciation of civil / structural / geotechnical engineering design requirements.

Develops an understanding of aspects associated with safe systems of work, safe access, and constructability.

Regularly contacts technicians and engineers & diligently communicates with engineers to ensure that work develops efficiently and in line with projected timescale and budget.

Has the drive to develop own skills whilst providing technical support and guidance to colleagues as required whilst.

Has a strong ability and knowledge of using Tekla Structures (Steel or RC detailing), in addition to AutoCAD. Revit and Civil 3D are not a requirement, but awareness & foundation skills in the software are desirable.

Has the knowledge and ability to set out an engineering drawing to a high standard with a capability to generate 3D models, 2D drawings (plans, sections and typical details) as required by engineers/clients with a good understanding of spatial perception.

Has a good understanding of construction processes.

Ensures the brief is adequate and well understood prior to starting the work and maintains regular contact with the task’s owner to ensure successful delivery of the task.

Is experienced in the execution of projects in accordance with BS EN ISO 19650 'Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM).

Requirements

Essential:

* Typically, a minimum of 5 years relevant Tekla experience.

* Tekla Structures (Steel or RC detailing)

* AutoCAD

* Good degree / HND / HNC

Desirable:

* CITB Construction Skills Certification

* Scheme Card.

* Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks

Diversity & Inclusion

We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Wentworth welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation