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CAD Technician – Civils & Structures
Location: Pontyclun, South Wales
Sector: Rail ¦ Civil & Structural Engineering
Join a Growing Design Team in South Wales
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAD Technician to join our expanding in-house Civil & Structural Design team and play a key role in the development of a new Permanent Works Design presence in Pontyclun.
As part of our continued growth and investment in engineering design capability, we are establishing a dedicated South Wales team to support a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth and contribute to the development of a new regional design hub, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists on a range of permanent works schemes.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan and employee rewards scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Support towards professional accreditation and career progression
- Safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant rail infrastructure projects
About The Team
Our in-house Design & Engineering team delivers multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering solutions across a broad range of rail infrastructure and asset management projects.
Working closely with major framework clients and project delivery teams, we support schemes from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. The expansion into Pontyclun represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen our regional capability and support the delivery of infrastructure projects throughout South Wales and beyond.
Typical projects include:
- Bridge assessment, strengthening and renewal schemes
- Station improvement and refurbishment projects
- Access for All (AfA) schemes
- Platforms, footbridges and accessibility infrastructure
- Rail civils and asset management works
- Drainage and lineside infrastructure improvements
- Structures including bridges, tunnels and retaining walls
- Multi-disciplinary rail enhancement and renewal projects
The Role
As a CAD Technician, you will support engineers and designers in the production of high-quality engineering drawings, models and technical documentation across a range of civil and structural engineering projects.
You will play an important role in transforming engineering concepts into accurate and coordinated design information, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.
Working within a collaborative in-house design environment, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure schemes while developing your technical capabilities and professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce engineering drawings and technical details in accordance with company and industry CAD standards.
- Support the delivery of permanent works designs across rail civil and structural engineering projects.
- Assist in developing engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design.
- Interpret engineering information and accurately translate design requirements into technical drawings and schedules.
- Challenge design briefs where appropriate and contribute ideas to improve solutions.
- Assist with site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
- Ensure drawings and technical outputs are accurate, coordinated and compliant with relevant standards and specifications.
- Maintain drawing records and assist with document control processes.
- Liaise with engineers, technicians and project delivery teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Support the management of Designer's Risk Assessments and Safe by Design principles.
- Work within BIM project environments where required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD processes, standards and design delivery tools.
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What We're Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented technician who is passionate about engineering design and keen to develop a long-term career within the rail infrastructure sector.
Essential Requirements
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience producing engineering drawings within a civil engineering, infrastructure or construction environment.
- Knowledge of CAD software and engineering drawing standards.
- Strong understanding of technical drawing production and design coordination.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively across multiple projects.
Desirable
- Experience within the rail industry.
- Experience supporting bridge, station, structures or property-related projects.
- Knowledge of BIM principles and digital design delivery.
- CSCS Professionally Qualified Person card or equivalent.
- Sentinel PTS certification.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Working towards professional accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as EngTech.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing design team at the outset of an exciting expansion into South Wales.
You'll work alongside experienced engineering professionals on a varied portfolio of rail infrastructure projects while receiving the support, mentoring and development needed to progress your career. As part of a newly established regional design capability, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and help shape the future growth of the team.
If you're looking for the next step in your CAD career and want to be part of a growing in-house design team delivering innovative rail infrastructure solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
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AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
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