Lead Designer
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