NES Fircroft are working with an engineering design house in Thornaby who are looking for a Civil Designer to join their team on a contract basis. Initially 12 months. Outside IR35.

JOB TITLE: Civil Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:    Production of layouts, general arrangements and details, and/or 3D model

HOURS OF WORK:    37 hrs/week / flexitime - core hours Mon Thurs 9:00 16:00 Fri 9:00 12:30

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE
    To work as part of a Design Team responsible for the production of technical documentation to high professional standards within challenging programmes and budgets

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
    Equivalent to UK Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering as minimum
    AutoCAD Certificate of Competence (Advanced Level preferred) or demonstrable experience qualifications

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
    Background in Heavy Engineering/Chemical/Petrochemical Industries preferred in relation to reinforced concrete foundations, sub-structures, aqueous retaining structures, superstructures and general infrastructure works.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
    English Language written, spoken and technical
    Ability to convert calculations or technical communications with Engineer into Engineering Drawings
    Ability to read drawings from other Engineering disciplines
    Awareness of and compliance with Company s Quality Management System procedures and requirements.
    Ability to liaise/co-ordinate work with other Engineering disciplines

ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
    IT literate
    Efficient use of AutoCAD and all its attributes, as well as Tekla
    Use of CADS RC reinforcement preferred but not essential
    Use of REVIT & PDMS for modelling and drawing production preferred but not essential

KEY TASKS AND MAIN DUTIES
    Prepare layout, general arrangement, concrete detail, reinforced concrete detail, drawings and reinforcement schedules in electronic format
    Input to 3D model
    Prepare layout, general arrangement and detailed drawings of general infrastructure and masonry
    Co-ordinate/liaise with other Engineering disciplines
    Interpret Vendor and other discipline drawings
    Supervision of draughtspersons as determined by immediate supervisor
    Checking drawings prepared by others
    Work to time schedules and budgets
    Report to Engineers
    Comply with Company Quality Management Systems
    Other professional duties reasonably required

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
    Good communicator
    Good interpersonal skills
    Versatility and flexibility
    Pro-active and self motivated
    Commercial awareness
    Professional and responsible attitude

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.