CAD Technician
Department: Fabrication ¦ Design Engineering – Structural/Steelwork Engineering
Location: Barnsley
Company Overview:
AmcoGiffen is a well-established and growing company with a robust in-house fabrication team. Over the past few years, we have strengthened our position in the market, providing exceptional structural steelwork fabrication services. We are committed to ongoing growth and development, supporting both internal business units and expanding our customer base across the country.
Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled CAD Draughtsman / Design Manager specialising in structural steelwork engineering to join our fabrication team. This role involves utilising CAD and Advanced Steel Software packages for the detailed design and drafting of structural steelwork intended for fabrication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively suggest innovative solutions and identify any compliance issues with CDM Regulations.
- Work in line with prescribed CAD standards and practices.
- Challenge design briefs and recommend alternatives that promote innovative and clear engineering solutions.
- Participate in site inspections and surveys to inform the drafting of drawings and details.
- Interpret and execute instructions from designers regarding technical production of engineering drawings and schedules in compliance with current Codes of Practice, standards, and best practices.
- Convert standard and proprietary manufacturer’s details into working drawings.
- Ensure all produced drawings meet the designated quality standards.
- Verify dimensional accuracy and compliance with provided drawings and specifications.
- Identify and document items relevant to the Designer’s Risk Assessment and Decision Log as necessary.
- Prepare design data for distribution, including printing drawings and associated documents.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and ensure all documentation is accurately completed.
- Coordinate with AmcoGiffen Project Delivery staff to confirm or record working details.
- Implement BIM principles in project delivery where applicable.
- Contribute to process improvements and the development of efficient CAD tools to enhance engineering service delivery.
Requirements:
- NVQ / C&G level qualification or equivalent.
- Progressing towards membership in a relevant Professional Body (e.g. EngTech).
- Hold a CSCS Professionally Qualified Person certification or equivalent.
- Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence for both AC and DC systems.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Experience in a similar role with Tekla software
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Up to 3 volunteer days.
- Company contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance benefits.
- Access to the Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
- Generous employee referral scheme.
- Strong support systems for personal and professional development with pathways for career growth.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- A safe and inclusive workplace environment.
- Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.
If you are an ambitious CAD Technician or Draughtsperson looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects, we encourage you to apply and become part of our continuing success at AmcoGiffen.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
[email protected]
Recruitment Manager
