CAD Draughtsperson

Holytown, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a CAD Draughtsperson and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

Role Purpose

• To ensure that the drawing and 3D model deliverables for Mechanical & Electrical
  disciplines are created and delivered to meet project requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a CAD Draughtsperson, you will have the following responsibilities,

• Provide strong 3D modelling support to the engineering team and identify
  innovative and robust solutions.
• Creation of 3D models and Information Modelling from 2D sketches or
  client/supplier drawings.
• Space coordination and space management for all disciplines.
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is
  at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest
  technologies and standards. 

Who we're looking for

We're looking for, 

• Proficient in the use of Revit to create 3D models.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, 2D, 3D, an advantage.
• Ability to create drawings to BS:8888 standards for all Mechanical and Piping
  requirements including some Electrical and Instrumentation, such as;
  o Manufacturing drawings
  o Assembly Drawings
  o Containment Drawings
  o Piping Isometrics
  o P&IDs
  o Single Line diagrams
  o Block Cable Diagrams
  o Layout Drawings
• Knowledge of Drawing tolerances including geometric tolerancing, limits and fits
  etc.
• Proficient in drawing set-up in accordance with national standards and best
  practice guidelines.
• Must have relevant experience as a CAD technician in major projects
  environment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles, terms and procedures of engineering.
• Working knowledge of drawing revision and issuing protocols.
•  Experience in interpreting basic sketches, plans and specifications.
• Previous working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures.
• Ability to gain a security clearance. 

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.

We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.