Principal CAD Designer

we require a Principal CAD Designer on a permanent basis in south London.
 

• Role
• Prepare design/fabrication drawings of steel structures and piping using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software.
• Under broad direction assign, oversee, check and approve the work of a team on a project or in the Drawing Office.
• Provide focal point for all project communication and activities and ensure the delivery of quality work and services in line with project plans.
• Identify and communicate project resource requirements to the Deputy Discipline Manager or Discipline Manager.
• Assess project resource requests and provide feedback on feasibility in terms of deliverables and timescales given resources available.
• Independently evaluate, organise and prioritise work for self and others.
• Participate in technical audits of projects and studies.
• Actively participate in relevant training and development to pursue continuing professional development.
• Actively help to guide, train, and develop more junior personnel.
• Participate in reviews and development of departmental procedures and work methods.
• Assist Fabrication as required in the resolution of construction difficulties relating to design problems, clashes, etc.
• Provide input for project CTR estimates for project drafting team when required.
• Interface with project discipline leads to ensure CAD deliverable schedule is being met and budget is on track.
• Ensure project team comply with company QA and HSE procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that design services comply with company standards and processes in line with appropriate legislation.
• Manage internal and external Drawing Office project interfaces.

 
What experience would we like you to have?
•    Technical education related to mechanical or structural engineering.
•    Relevant previous design and drafting experience in producing subsea structural fabrication within the Marine and/or Oil and Gas industry, including work at Lead/Senior level.
•    Ability to assign, oversee, check, and approve the work of a team on a project or in the department.




For further information about this position please apply.

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