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CAD Technician - HV Overhead Line Structures

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Derby; London; Manchester; Motherwell; Warwick
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Shape the Future of the UK's Electricity Network

BakerHicks has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector over the past decade, securing an extensive portfolio of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a CAD Technician - HV Overhead Line Structures to join our specialist Overhead Line (OHL) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure projects, including the National Grid's ambitious Great Grid Upgrade programme, the largest overhaul of the UK's electricity network since the 1960s.

Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you will play a key role in the development of high-quality 3D models and technical drawings that support the delivery of overhead line projects across the transmission network.

This role offers excellent career development opportunities within a growing team, allowing you to build specialist expertise in HV infrastructure and digital engineering solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Producing 3D models and drawing deliverables for HV Overhead Line projects using Tekla Structures.
  • Collaborating closely with OHL engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness of design deliverables.
  • Creating detailed models, general arrangements, schematics and construction drawings.
  • Ensuring all deliverables comply with BakerHicks and client CAD standards.
  • Supporting site surveys and incorporating survey data into design models and drawings.
  • Processing, updating and maintaining engineering drawings and records.
  • Performing quality checks and contributing to a "right first time" delivery culture.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, standards and team processes.
  • Supporting multidisciplinary project teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
  • Providing guidance and technical support to junior CAD technicians where appropriate.

About You

Essential

  • Proven experience using Tekla Structures within an engineering design environment.
  • Strong 3D modelling and technical drafting capabilities.
  • Experience producing accurate and high-quality engineering drawings.
  • Good understanding of CAD standards and document control processes.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Experience within the Transmission & Distribution, utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors.
  • Knowledge of HV Overhead Line projects, tower modelling, set drawings and wire clearance drawings.
  • Experience with:
  • AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • Civil 3D
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Experience supporting site surveys and redline drawing updates.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior CAD technicians.

Why this role?

  • You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs
  • You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle
  • You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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