Civil & Structural Engineer

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who are looking for a Civil and Structural Engineer. Due to our client's successful expansion, they require an experienced Civils 3D Technician to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to progress their career in a team which works with prestigious clients on exciting projects.

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare drawings using AutoCAD Civils 3D and/or Revit models and resultant production drawings, schedules, etc for the Ridge civil and structural engineering team and to assist other teams within Ridge
Work with other engineering technicians and engineers within the team to develop models and produce general arrangement drawings, sections and details for structures designed by the group
Liaise with architects, building services engineers and other professionals both within Ridge and with outside companies to ensure that models, drawings, details, schedules, etc are developed correctly and in accordance with the design programme for deliverables
Exercise the skill, care and judgement to be expected of an experienced engineering technician to ensure that civil and structural engineering drawings for which you are responsible are complete, correctly detailed and free from error
Take responsibility for checking own work and work produced by others, including external consultants, sub-consultants and contractors, embracing drawings and associated production deliverables
Ensure that document management and QA procedures are complied with
Complete work to agreed timescales, programme and budgetary constraints
Periodically carryout site survey work, eg measured building surveys, etc Experience and Skills Required

Proficient use of AutoCAD Civils 3 and/or Revit models
Excellent communication skills to work as part of the internal team and external contacts
Be able to work to tight deadlines when required
Hold a full driving licence to be able to work at client sites