Substation Drawing Technician
Location
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/4/2025
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Description
The Vacancy
Centara Ltd, an affiliate of the RSK Group Ltd, is actively recruiting Substation Drawing Technician/ Drawing Management Technicians to join our Engineering team in Normanton, Wakefield.
As a specialist service provider in the Power Transmission and Generation sector, Centara Engineering offers tailored services for design and drawing management across the UK, serving the majority of the nation’s power distribution network and system operators.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a fresh challenge. It is a multifaceted role that promises variety and growth. Candidates will either learn or apply existing skills in AutoCAD, Document Control, Auditing, and Administration, contributing to multiple processes across various key frameworks.
The role combines both office and site work, involving travel throughout the UK. Overnight stays are anticipated, contingent on project locations. For site visits, we provide a company pool vehicle or fuel card, along with pre-booked and prepaid accommodations and meals, including a stay-away bonus for each night spent away from home.
Key Objectives:
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Centara, a West Yorkshire-based company, provides surveying and engineering services to the rail, engineering, construction, utilities, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors. The company is focused on delivering the highest quality, timely and cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations and ensure repeat business from its existing, and ever-expanding, blue-chip client base.
Its offering includes specialist ground-penetrating radar, 3D laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicle services, utility mapping surveys, geomatics substation engineering, and computer-aided design services.
Centara is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Centara Ltd, an affiliate of the RSK Group Ltd, is actively recruiting Substation Drawing Technician/ Drawing Management Technicians to join our Engineering team in Normanton, Wakefield.
As a specialist service provider in the Power Transmission and Generation sector, Centara Engineering offers tailored services for design and drawing management across the UK, serving the majority of the nation’s power distribution network and system operators.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a fresh challenge. It is a multifaceted role that promises variety and growth. Candidates will either learn or apply existing skills in AutoCAD, Document Control, Auditing, and Administration, contributing to multiple processes across various key frameworks.
The role combines both office and site work, involving travel throughout the UK. Overnight stays are anticipated, contingent on project locations. For site visits, we provide a company pool vehicle or fuel card, along with pre-booked and prepaid accommodations and meals, including a stay-away bonus for each night spent away from home.
Key Objectives:
- Ensuring document and drawing accuracy to meet client standards
- Providing site survey reports to clients regarding drawing status and conditions
- Aligning the Site Drawing Index (SDI) with actual site drawing status
- Verifying that the client-provided Contract Drawing Lists (CDL) match all returned documents and drawings
- Removing redundant and obsolete drawings from existing site filing systems
- Updating drawings based on site hand mark-ups
- Establishing new site filing structures and systems
- On-site scanning of drawings
- Maintaining reports using the Microsoft Office Suite
- Modifying drawings using AutoCAD
- General document and drawing control
- Ensuring drawing quality through auditing
- Returning and filing drawings within site filing systems
- Creating new on-site filing systems
- Providing general office administration support
- Regularly reporting progress to supervisors and line managers
- Acting as the client interface and point of contact during on-site activities, including site scanning, drawing system restructuring, and scheme closures (As-Installed Schemes-Returns)
- Collaborating effectively as part of a team
- Occasionally working alone on-site
- Proficiency in reporting and excellent communication skills
- Advantageous experience in the Power & Distribution Industry
- Familiarity with AutoCAD
- Knowledge of DSO and DNO technical procedures
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite
- Self-motivated, well-organized, and proactive with strong communication and time management skills
- Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in reading and translating drawings
- Salary £25,000 per annum (Depending of experience)
- 20 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Stay-away bonus
- Expenses covered for offsite work
- Flexible office schedule
- On-site parking
- Ongoing training and development
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Digital GP Service
- Gym discounts
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Centara, a West Yorkshire-based company, provides surveying and engineering services to the rail, engineering, construction, utilities, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors. The company is focused on delivering the highest quality, timely and cost-effective solutions that meet client expectations and ensure repeat business from its existing, and ever-expanding, blue-chip client base.
Its offering includes specialist ground-penetrating radar, 3D laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicle services, utility mapping surveys, geomatics substation engineering, and computer-aided design services.
Centara is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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