Assistant CAD Technician

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant CAD Technician to join our Bridge Civil Structures team working collaboratively with other infrastructure engineers/ technicians across North West & Yorkshire. The new employee would operate across a range of Infrastructure environments including our heavy civils such as Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme; within the Rail environment on our current significant Route upgrade, enhancements and renewals projects and frameworks; and our portfolio of Road and Streets projects.

You shall play an active role in producing 3D models and drawings for all stages of a project, from scheme design through to construction design. Our projects vary across numerous sectors, and you shall be part of the Bridge Civil Structures team working collaboratively with other infrastructure engineers/technicians across North West & Yorkshire.

The role will include:

·       Helping with the Production of Building Information Modelling (BIM) documentation across a diverse range of projects.

·       Helping to coordinate with different disciplines both internal and external to prepare and maintain BIM models.

·       Production of 2D drawing documentation. Assisting the team in creating detailed drawing lists for various Bridge Civil Structure projects.

·       Checking drawings and models for accuracy and quality of own output, as well as work produced by others’, ensuring outputs meet the required standards.

·       Managing your own time on projects to ensure deadlines are met.

·       Helping with the producing project related correspondence and reports. Assisting in the development of other team members where required.

·       Contributing to the development of good practice and processes through involvement with the Arup skills network. Attend and participate in, presentations and workshops.

·       Opportunities for further development, with guidance, training and feedback provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Technician with excellent technical and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams, contributing to projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results. You will be committed to your own professional development and looking for challenging work to develop your technical / Software skills.

In the long-term you will strive to achieve an understanding of the design process the engineers utilise within the team, to help the technicians to explore the capabilities of various software to develop ways in which the software can be used to streamline the delivery of our work. You will support the team by helping to deliver high quality BIM models to communicate our design work.

 Requirements:

·       A desire to develop their own skills.

·       Demonstrate a sound technical base with experience in civil engineering;

·       Demonstrate experience in the use of the following software packages:

o CAD packages – AutoCAD, Microstation, Tekla etc.

o Usual office software i.e. Word, Excel etc.

·       Good team player and supportive of the other disciplines; Highly motivated and with a desire to tackle interesting problems with the opportunity of finding innovative solutions.

 Desirable Skills:

·       Demonstrate good communication skills and will be able to explain their work confidently to internal and external colleagues.

·       Understanding of Bridge and Civil Structures, (and the key interactions between other assets such as Railway, Highways).

·       HND in Civil Engineering, (Structures) or related discipline.

·       Knowledge and experience of using 3D design packages such as SolidWorks / Rhino / Microstation or Revit. Experience within reinforcement detailing.

·       Use of information management software such as Projectwise. Ability to code, programme and otherwise use digital skills e.g. Grasshopper, Python, advanced Excel etc

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. 

 What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing Date: 13.01.2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.