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Structural Technician

My client is a structural and civil engineering company based in Scotland and North East England. They are currently looking for a technician to join one of their offices in Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling).

Job Description

An experienced Technician with knowledge of CAD and Revit and experienced in the production of engineering drawings generally.

General Requirements and Attributes for Role

HNC or HND in Civil Engineering.
Proven practical & relevant experience.
Proven knowledge and experience in the use of CAD and knowledge of 3D draughting packages and BIM.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the BIM Manager in the development of BIM protocols and procedures within the Practice.
Assist the BIM Manager to prepare a BIM operation procedures manual.
To assist in the training and development of junior technicians.
Attending site if required and respond to site queries.
Meeting KPI's, targets and allocated time given on a project.
Resourcing and managing time.
 
General Duties and Responsibilities

Drawing production. Ensure drawings are produced in the agreed timescales and to a high quality.
Technical support to engineers and other technicians.
Maintain continuing professional development and keep abreast of technical developments and new software.
Help the company to be profitable and raise profile with external clients through key relationships.
Be involved in and contribute to decisions affecting projects and the Practice.
Report to Section Leader on all technical and welfare issues as necessary.
Work individually and as a project team member efficiently, professionally and in a helpful manner.
Assist in the training and development of junior/trainee technicians.
 
Company benefits which everyone gets (pending passing 3-month probation) in addition to the basic salary:

35-hour week, core hours of 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm. Flexi & Hybrid working
Personal Pension Scheme – 5% employee and 5% employer contributions
Annual salary reviews
Employee ownership – buy shares and profit depending, share dividends paid annually.
Company bonus once or twice a year
Additional salary uplifts when certain accreditations achieved
Income Protection Insurance – 50% of salary paid
Life Insurance – 3 x salary
Private Medical Insurance with extensive mental health cover
Electric car leasing scheme done through salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme through salary sacrifice
26 days holidays plus 7 fixed for Christmas, New Year and days in between (Minimum 33 days in total, subject to role). An extra day is added every 5 years up to 4 additional days.
Toil can be built
Graduate Training Scheme
£500 Referral fee
Institution fees paid
Expenses paid weekly
Study Trip – Usually a European break for 3 nights around September/October time
Paid overtime
Internships, Placements, mentoring young people