Trainee (Civil & Structural) - Stratford-upon-Avon

Summary

Responsible for generating 3D CAD models and producing 2D and 3D civil and structural drawings within a multi-disciplined BIM environment primarily used for the construction of buildings and complex infrastructure sites.

Key objectives

• Responsible for producing 3D civil and structural models (BIM), 2D drawings and details as part of a multi-disciplined team under the supervision of a Senior Technician
• Be able to use various 2D and 3D CAD packages
• Work alongside Engineers and Technicians within the civil structural department
• Work alongside Architects and Building Services Engineers as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Able to work within a team, with good interpersonal skills
• Be willing to learn new skills within the construction industry.

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities

• To produce civil and structural drawings from both 2D and 3D models
• Work closely with other members of the design team to help deliver high quality drawings and details
• Learn about design co-ordination, and how it relates to the civil and structural drawings
• Carry out site visits and site surveys occasionally
• Possess good communication skills and positive attitude
• Develop a responsibility for your own work and be able to check your own work before passing onto your line manager
• Register and document control of incoming information and outgoing deliverables
• Help with office and project filing and maintaining drawing records, such as check and record file copies
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues through good professional conduct
• Attend in-house CAD courses and seminars
• Attend part time HNC in Civil Engineering course – 1 day per week for 2 to 3 years
• Be a positive member of the team, be accountable for your work and help to hit project deadlines.

Qualifications and training

• High School education – 5 good grades at GCSE/Standard Grade/National 5 level (C or above E&W, 3 or above Scot) including Maths, English and a science subject.  Graphic Communications would be an advantage.
• B-Tec/ NVQ/ equivalent A-Levels(minimum of 2 at Grade C or above)/Highers (minimum of 3 at Grade C or above) to enter direct to HNC/ HND Day release
• Be supported on a company training scheme and continued support throughout your career. Be sponsored on an HNC in Civil Engineering day release course.
• Become professionally qualified with the ICE Eng Tech qualification within 3 or 4 years ideally.

Technical

• A working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D or similar packages would be an advantage but not essential
• To be willing and able to develop knowledge and experience of traditional building materials, e.g. Steel, Timber, Concrete and RC detailing, and overall site wide infrastructure and earthworks
• An ability to understand drawing mark-ups, and able to develop a good eye for the detail of specific tasks
• To be willing and able to develop an outline appreciation of CDM regulations
• Be willing and able to learn and develop knowledge of current UK technical standards/publications and legislation requirements
• Be willing and able to learn and develop knowledge of standard details and solutions, and compliance.
• To have good IT skills.