Description
The WSP Civil Services team is seeking a CAD Manager to be part of an established and experienced team working on large-scale, national and international projects.
You will form part of an existing team to deliver airfield, maritime and pavement design and maintenance projects for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider engineering team to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility / option studies to detailed design and onto construction.
Responsibilities:
- Lead CAD Technicians in the production of quality engineering drawings as well as 2D and 3D CAD models
- Quality check output to ensure the team maintains a consistent and high standard for deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Mentor team members and be the source of information on CAD topics for Engineering Managers
- Participate in the design process and provide input to the design team
- Review drawings to ensure compliance with in-house and client drafting standards
- Maintain and develop in-house drafting standards
- Deliver training/mentoring and guidance to develop skills in the production of deliverables and model creation
- Ensure delivery is achieved in accordance with the company's management systems
- Perform quality checks of final published drawings to defined CAD standards
- Conduct quality assurance of Civils 3D output
- Review, contribute to and implement the modelling delivery process
- Implement technical quality requirements, address project briefs and meet client deadlines
Requirements:
- Extensive industry experience of working on civil design projects, ideally in airports, highway/pavement, or maritime sectors
- Experience in 2D modelling, design coordination and delivery using Autodesk software packages (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Civils 3D)
- Strong ability in engineering drawing preparation and construction detailing
- Experience working with CDE platforms such as Bentley ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Knowledge of BIM standards such as PAS 1192 and BS EN ISO 19650
- Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD CAD software
- Experience in the production of high-quality engineering drawings
- Good experience and working knowledge of Civil 3D modelling software
- Previous experience in either Airport, Highway/Pavement or Maritime sectors
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in defining and managing team training or developing team members in CAD software packages and drawing quality