Senior Technician

Responsibilities:

• Strive to promote and adhere to AWA’s Culture points
• Responsible for accurate and reliable production of 2D technical drawings and/or 3D REVIT models from engineering sketches, mark-ups or models
• Delivery of structural steelwork drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and RC detailing and schedules
• Mentoring apprentice technicians
• Working closely with engineers to understand and foresee practical challenges within a design and to work with the team to resolve design and detailing challenges
• Checking of drawings from specialists such as; steel fabricators, trussed rafters, precast concrete products
• Development of digital libraries of technical details to improve efficiency of production of detailed design drawings
• Collaboration and discussion with other members of the wider design team across all disciplines
• Document control of both incoming and outgoing documents
• To review drawings produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards
• Be aware of the financial health of project fees and work efficiently to work within the fee budget
• Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients
• Operate the company management and admin system, quality control and document management in line with company policy
• Work with consideration to the project programme and issue deliverables by the deadline set either internally or by the project itself

Requirements:

• Fully proficient in the use of 2D CAD and/or 3D REVIT Structure
• Excellent presentation skills and eye for detail
• Robust understanding and working knowledge of common construction materials as well as modern methods of construction
• Competent in using all software within Microsoft Office
• Experience with involvement with project of all types and scales, from concept to construction
• To work on own initiative and as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
• Capable of producing simple hand sketches to convey ideas, when required
• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• An appreciation of Construction Design Management (CDM), Health and Safety Regulations, Building Regulations and Design Codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working with D&B contractors, builders and architects
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate independently in a pro-active way
• Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives
• Comfortable with corresponding with clients and design teams
• Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable the simultaneous running of several projects