CAD Technician - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6WT

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our success

CAD Technician

The Role:

Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions Alliance. IOS is a medium complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.

Technical drawings include pipeline layouts for water and wastewater treatment sites: Pipe support details, pumping station amendments for new pumps & pipework. New treatment equipment for sites: Sand filters, screens, storm tanks and flow meter chambers.

Collaborate with the Senior CAD Technician, Design Engineers and Project Engineers to identify drawing requirements and identify the information required to produce the design. Such as topographic surveys, site plans, electrical designs and design information from suppliers.

Designs must meet project objectives and be compliant with client, statutory and industry standards, regulations, and specifications. Including safety, buildability & maintainability, and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work together with Project Engineers to understand project design requirements and complete 3D scans of the working area onsite to capture all the design information that is required.
• With guidance from the Senior CAD Technician, follow complex instructions and diagrams to create or modify drawings. Manage the drafting process: from conceptual, detailed and construction-ready stages of a technical design drawing.
• Produce plans, elevations, technical details and building layouts, including pipeline and instrumentation schedules and hazard warnings.
• Provide input to the pre-construction information, including risk assessments, so that it can be prepared and updated at appropriate intervals.
• Work with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in project reviews relating to design, progress, and construction to receive questions and challenges in a constructive manner

Key Measures and Targets

• Successful design completion on time and within budget.
• Innovative designs using Anglian Water Standard Products or new technologies or products to protect the environment, e.g, re-use of existing assets or concrete alternatives.
• Completed designs that reduce the health, safety and construction risks to construction teams and operations through the Design Risk Assessment process developed with the Design Team.
• Ability to deliver high-quality drawing work while meeting tight deadlines and adapting quickly to shifting project priorities

Key Relationships

• Design Team Senior CAD Technician, Principal Designer, Design Manager, Designers (Electrical, Mechanical & Process), CAD Technicians
• Delivery teams Project Delivery Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers, Site Managers
• Regional HSEQ team
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Clients

Essential

• Experience in CAD design
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• A good foundation in engineering principles and proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD 2D and 3D).
• Good working knowledge of CDM regulations
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail to create accurate and functional design
• Good communication skills, ability to collaborate with fellow IOS team members.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Desireable

• Professional qualification and membership with a relevant industry body or institution.
• Experience or familiarity with Reality Capture and Point Cloud Processing Software (Autodesk Recap, Leica Cyclone, etc.).

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

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