Senior Draughtsperson

The production of a wide range of high-quality Engineering drawing deliverables in accordance with company and industry specific standards and assisting with the development & training of junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Having responsibility of deliverables for the design department including:
• The satisfactory production of Wire Clearance Diagrams, RC detailing, Steelwork detailing, Feasibility Drawings, POC Layouts, Construction Site Layouts, Stage by Stage Diagrams, Condition Assessment Diagrams, Cable Route Layouts and Wood Pole GA/EDs to enable safe and secure solutions in accordance with Client specifications and CDM requirements
• Provide Technical Leads with regular updates relating to timescales/lead times and likely deliverables required
• Provide Engineering CAD expertise
• Advising/guiding Project Managers on likely deliverables, timescales and costs required
• Advising CAD Operations Manager on potential lead times
• Liaise with engineers to resolve project specific design issues
• Measuring and assessment for feasibility/design suitability
• Produce a wide range of CAD Drawings using Microstation 2D/3D CAD:
• Production of Scheme layout plans and OHL route plans
• Production of insulator set drawings from individual components
• Production of earthing diagrams from engineer’s sketches
• Production of stage-by-stage diagrams from scope documents
• Production of tower outline drawings for condition assessment
• Tower and gantry foundations
• Production of tower & gantry wire frame models from general arrangement drawings
• Production of wire clearance drawings – carry out electrical and safety clearance checks
• Creating 3D pole models – and associated GA drawings and Material lists
• Reinforced concrete
• Re bar schedules
• DCO drawings
• Substation layouts, cabling routes and cross sections.
• Produce a wide range of CAD Drawings using Solid Edge 3D CAD:
• Tower modelling from original GA drawings or site measurements
• Production of new tower GA drawings, material/ bolt lists & piece small details
• Production of component drawings.
• Compilation of drawing lists, bills of quantities and Line schedules for overhead line projects.
  
  

• Quality
• Checking all types of drawings as required
• Undertake QA/QC checks across a broad range of engineering CAD deliverables and can self-check own work prior to approval stage
• Carry out design assurance and drawing office QA/QC checks in accordance with client needs and LSTC quality procedures
• Manage Drawing Files within the Document Management system and produce Document transmittals on occasion for document submission
• Foundations & WCD: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services)
• Input into the continued development of LSTC procedures, specifically related to Drawing Office work streams
• Input into CAD systems and Best Practice Documents for the following areas:
• Structural: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services)
• Undertake occasional Site visits/client meetings when required
• Responsibility of deliverables for the design department including:
• Into new project opportunities, tenders, project deliverables and timescales
• Staff Development
• Provide guidance and training as appropriate including the mentoring of members of your team
• Be willing and able to share technical ability, knowledge to other members of the team whilst also willing to learn new skills
• Additional responsibilities
• Compiling and formatting reports
• Collaborate with LSTC Engineers, Project Managers and CAD Staff on a regular basis to discuss engineering solutions and optioneering deliverables
• Due to the nature of the business and the typically ongoing nature of projects, you will be expected to undertake additional duties outside the general description outlined above.
  

• Ideally educated to A level standard (or equivalent) but must have at least 5 GCSE’s (Grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent) including English and Maths.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
• Good working knowledge of relevant software (including Microstation Connect, SolidEdge, NX or Open Utilities Substation
• Up-to-date working knowledge of Industry specific standards and practices and applying relevant essential Health and Safety/CDM issues.
  
  

• Must be a flexible team player with the ability to schedule own work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members.
  
  

• Strong IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills both within peer group and with external clients or interested parties.
• Intuitive and able to problem solve whilst applying reason, logic and pragmatism
• Able to contribute to the ideas of others to help deliver technical schemes that are safe, buildable and cost-effective
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent reporting skills
• Ability to provide good sketches and notes of proposed solutions for development by others
• Good spatial awareness skills with attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret plans and drawings produced by others.
  
  

• Willing to undertake short excursions within the UK to meet clients and contractors as required and occasionally working unsocial hours
• Willing to occasionally work at other LSTC or Client Offices
• Ideally holding a valid UK Driving Licence (or licence acceptable to our insurers).