We are seeking a process/piping CAD capability lead within our Decommissioning and Waste Services (DWS) market. We are proposing that this position would be based at our Manchester office (we have other office locations across the UK which would be considered) with a flexible mixture of home-working and office time expected, and other agile working patterns.
This role will likely be focused on delivering a multi-disciplinary process plant design project with a team working in a hybrid manner (between a Manchester office, Preston office/site and home working). This will involve collaborative work across engineering disciplines and your focus on piping modelling, drawings and associated work – this opportunity, and others, will be discussed at interview.
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Are you a lead CAD designer who thrives on collaboration and organising others? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to provide leadership, set-up projects and guide CAD designers and engineering teams? Are you energised by developing a group wide CAD strategy and CAD leadership?
If so, you could join us to support many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio, or exciting UK nuclear projects. You are likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying being adaptable is a must!
If you are a self-starter who can deliver multiple projects at the same time, work closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most challenging problems in the energy industry, then we’d love you to apply.
Your Purpose:
You will be working alongside our engineering teams to prepare designs, 3D models, and detailed drawings that comply with project and client requirements (multi-discipline). You will be likely become involved with cross-market piping CAD strategy, growing our capability, and centre of expertise in a rapidly growing market, leaning on your knowledge and experience, this will be alongside project delivery. Your tasks may include:
- Coordinating CAD designers in the UK to deliver high quality models & drawings.
- Coordinating with engineers, clients, and CAD teams to select and set-up appropriate software.
- Reviewing and checking designs to ensure compliance with engineers and project requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with the company’s established standards, conventions, and procedures, and applicable engineering codes and practices (inc. BS 8888).
- Coordinating and prioritising multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
What you can bring:
You will have produced designs, models and drawings to applicable engineering codes and practices and have experience in technically leading others. You are comfortable working in new and changing environments and have a desire to contribute to the success of the business. You are comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. You will have a proven track record of working effectively as part of a project team.
You will be comfortable supporting Quality Assurance processes through review or checking colleagues’ work and presenting your findings / work to clients. Your experience will be throughout the complete project lifecycle. Key skills and attributes include the following:
- Experience with 2D/3D piping CAD software, ideally Plant 3D (additional experience could be with AVEVA E3D/PDMS, AutoCAD (including setup and configuration).
- Knowledge of software compatibilities & integration.
- An appreciation of delivery and checking of technically compliant design deliverables in accordance with the input requirements, and ability to identify design issues.
- Experience of piping CAD delivery in high hazard industrial setting (e.g., Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical).
- The desire to lead / guide others.
- Optional attributes.
- A diploma in Engineering design, drafting or equivalent.
- Previous experience leading teams and developing strategies.
- An appreciation of EDMS/PLM software, such as Vault, Project wise and Teamcenter.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.
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Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
We want you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. So, whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not, or would simply like to know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially at Recruitment@atkinsrealis.com
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Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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