Senior CAD Technician

Paul Basham Associates is a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician role to support a wide variety of engineering work in an expanding team.

• Previous technician level experience of 10+ years in structural engineering
• Significant experience of AutoCAD/Revit working in a construction environment
• Fully conversant in Revit with AutoCAD experience
• A sound knowledge of engineering design principles
• Sound knowledge of CDM regulations and the impact of safety in design
• Ability to use engineering knowledge to apply technical and practical skills to undertake tasks
• Ability to identify problems in own area of work and apply appropriate methods to identify causes and find solutions
• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision, or be developing towards this
• Ability to accept, allocate and supervise technical tasks
• An understanding of construction methods and their impact on designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with other staff and as part of a team
• Have good self-organisation and administration

General:

• Work within a design team responsible for the design of foundations and structures
• Work in a design environment with regular exposure to developers, architects and local authorities
• Draft and contribute to the design in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes
• Draft and contribute to the design of foundations and structures in accordance with relevant codes of practice
• Sound knowledge of building regulations
• Be responsible for the production of consistent high-quality drawing packages, considering specific client requirements
• Provide technical input and support for reports and technical notes
• Co-operate with the Quality Management System through adhering to approval processes and undertaking administrative activities 
• Carry the company brand and reputation through business development and marketing input
• Coordinate accurately with all other disciplines including face to face meetings
• Review and approving of third party drawings
• Control flow of design information for specific projects into and out of the company
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of staff

Business Development:

• Understand the company services, market sectors, specialisms, procedures and processes
• Assist colleagues in planning and delivering marketing initiatives
• Have sound knowledge of the market sectors within which the company operates or aspires to operate

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Appraisal and Salary Review
• Private Healthcare
• Chance to develop skills and progress your career
• A friendly and interactive team on hand to ensure a supportive environment and fast progression 
• Exposure to some of the nation's most prominent developers, planners and architects
• Active social and charitable calendar 
• Auto enrolment onto the company Pension Scheme with an employer's contribution of 5%
• 24 days annual leave as well as your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for purchasing and selling holiday 
• Payment of Professional Membership

Please use the form below to send us your CV and covering letter, alternatively you can email your application to jobs@paulbashamassociates.com.