Lead Designer

Austin Banks

Due to a high value contract and growth ambitions, we are looking for a Lead Designer to add to a growing company. The role requires the successful candidate will be responsible for a major project meeting the specifications required, by producing technical drawings and models.

Benefits include:

* Competitive Salary

* Annual Reviews

* Performance pay structure

* Additional holiday added per year of work (up to 36 days)

* Private Medical healthcare – including Dental, Optical, Physio and Mental Health cover

* Development opportunities within department / company

* Company pension

* On-site parking

As a Lead Designer, you will be responsible for:

* Taking information from multiple plans/models and incorporating them into a single computer model which can be used to build and maintain a structure

* Liaising with design teams, clients, architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers

* Assisting the design team and project managers with drawings

* Producing structural models, drawings and schedules using Autodesk Revit 3d/2d capabilities and BIM software/processes

* Designing technical solutions for our access packages and steelwork packages

* Design Programming using Microsoft Project

* Managing project designer/sub-contractors

* Ensuring plans are accurate and easy to interpret

* Raising the profile of BIM within across departments and teams

* Adhering to the latest industry standards

The ideal candidate will be:

* Previous experience in the construction industry with multi-site operations. Rail and airport experience advantageous.

* Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Higher National Diploma (HND) in a construction related discipline which contains BIM.

* Efficient in the use of CAD/Revit/ Bentley Microstation

* Understanding of construction and other building processes, equipment and plant.

* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Professional in their approach to dealing with issues.

* Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.

* IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.

* The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people, both on the phone and face-to-face.

* Strong teamwork skills are essential