Paul Basham Associates is a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil & Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Structural Technician/Senior Structural Technician to support a wide variety of engineering work in an expanding team.
Skills & Experience Required
Structural Technician:
- Previous Technician level experience of 3+ years in Structural Engineering
- Significant experience of AutoCAD & Revit systems required
- 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
Senior Structural Technician:
- 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
Duties
Structural Technician:
- 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
Senior Structural Technician:
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Appraisal and Salary Review
- Private Healthcare
- Bonus Scheme
- 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
- Payment of Professional Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Please use the form below to send us your CV and covering letter, alternatively you can email your application to jobs@paulbashamassociates.com.