Principal CAD Technician & Team Lead

Balfour; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and infrastructure firm is seeking a Principal CAD Technician & Team Lead for their Power T&D division in Derby. The role involves overseeing design elements of engineering projects and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have an HND Level Engineering qualification and a thorough understanding of CAD packages used in Substation Engineering. The position offers smart working opportunities and a range of benefits including generous leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies including full pay for maternity/adoption leave

Pension and share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the delivery of Computer Aided Design elements of engineering projects.
• Control and report on all work allocated by the Section Leader.
• Organise, supervise, and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
• Direct participation in the work associated with enquiries and contracts.
• Liaise with engineers and technicians to ensure accurate design requirements.

Skills

Thorough understanding of CAD Packages used in Substation Engineering

Functional understanding of engineering principles and activity of HV Primary Plant Design

Functional knowledge of engineering procedures

Education

HND Level Engineering Academic qualification

Job description

About the Role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Principal CAD Technician & Team Lead to join their Power T&D division in Derby.

Role Purpose

To oversee and lead the delivery of Computer Aided Design elements of engineering projects. Providing expert authority on the engineering represented in the models, drawings and outputs. Ensuring the Engineers have sufficiently informed the Technicians and that design procedures are being followed in the execution of works.

What you'll be doing

• Control of and reporting on all work allocated by the Section Leader, including the control of the programme and the day to day management of the Team members.
• Organise, supervise and monitor the progress of allocated project works.
• Ensure that all members of the CAD team are aware of what is required of them and that the information provided to them is correct and up to date.
• Direct participation in the work associated with enquiries and contracts and responsibilities for the maintenance of technical excellence.
• Arrange preparation of all necessary models, drawings and documents for a project within defined area of responsibility.
• Prepare contract start up information if so directed or supplement the existing material if inadequate.
• Liaise as necessary with the engineers and/or technicians to obtain the most suitable interpretation of design requirements.
• Arrange the checking of all drawings, models, material lists, calculations and other documents within area of responsibility to ensure that satisfactory standards are maintained. Ensure that all drawings and documents have signatures present as specified in the Procedures.
• Ensure the use of Document Management procedures (i.e. BIM360Docs) across the team and projects, in line with company procedure.
• Participate in the development of all software tools and process, and in particular, the introduction of new facilities and their use by other members.
• Assist in training of new designers and/or trainees.
• Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, including managing safety through appropriate life cycle designs that minimise risks to personnel and property, by ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures and requirements are followed in the design of foundation or geotechnical works.

Who we're looking for

• Thorough understanding of CAD Packages used in Substation Engineering.
• HND Level Engineering Academic qualification.
• Functional understanding of engineering principles and activity of HV Primary Plant Design.
• Functional knowledge of engineering procedures.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/