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CAD Engineer

Joseph Gallagher Limited

The Role

Overview

Produce CAD drawings & 3D models for trenchless pipeline projects using Civil 3D

Key Responsibilities

  • 3d modelling
  • spatial coordination
  • scheme design
  • cad standards
  • qa compliance
  • client relations

Tasks

-Assist the CAD Manager with the development to ensure the quality of modelling works are carried out. -Identify and resolve spatial coordination constraint and arrangement issues. -Prepare scheme designs with supervision as required. -Client focus: Develops strong, loyal client relationships (people want you on their teams), represents the company well. -Work independently or as part of a project team to produce, amend and maintain 3D/ 2D model data and drawing packages within a common data environment. -Ensure CAD models are produced in compliance with, JGL internal QA system, project /client specific standards and industry standard BIM procedures. -Actively develop draughting and CAD standards.

Requirements

  • civil 3d
  • autocad
  • revit
  • btec
  • 3+ years
  • bim

What You Bring

-Communication: Ability to convey complex concepts, results or instructions verbally, in written format and through technical drawings. -Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally. -Good problem solving and the ability to identify alternative solutions. -Ability to build effective working relationships. -Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD. -Technical excellence: Has sound knowledge in specialist technical discipline, actively expands their technical knowledge. -Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure. -Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. -Ability to generate and manipulate surfaces, alignments and surface profiles in Civil 3D. -Familiarity with 3D modelling packages such as Revit, Navisworks and MicroStation. -Knowledge of RC detailing. -Working knowledge of BIM processes and operated previously within common data environment (CDE). -Minimum 3+ years as a CAD technician. -Strong sense and commitment to CAD standards and procedures. -Minimum BTEC level in civil engineering or similar engineering field. -Experience of working in a construction or an engineering environment. -Knowledge of Steelwork detailing. -Fluent in English, with GCSE or equivalent

The Company

About Joseph Gallagher Limited

-Over 40 years, it’s grown into the UK’s largest specialist tunnelling subcontractor. -Its portfolio features major infrastructure projects like Thames Tideway, Crossrail, HS2 and London Underground stations. -Services have diversified to include microtunnelling, HDD, pipe jacking, shaft sinking, basement underpinning and reinforced concrete works. -Unique milestones include aiding in the 1985 Isle of Wight rescue. -Growth through strategic acquisitions and establishing specialist divisions (e.g., NRC Plant, JTS) bolstered its equipment and technical capabilities. -It remains family‑led, with a second‑generation succession underway, combining entrepreneurial roots with modern infrastructure execution.

Sector Specialisms

Oil

Gas

Power

Water

Wastewater

Utilities

Infrastructure

Pipeline

Tunnelling

Civil Engineering

Water Networks

Sewage Systems

Water Treatment Facilities

Pipeline Infrastructure

Reinforced Structures

Concrete Frames

Retaining Walls

Basements

Underpinning

Groundworks

Enabling Works