Civil / Structural Technician

Westlakes Recruit; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a civil / structural technician to support one of our nuclear clients based out of Whitehaven or Preston in the following work:

Working in a team with experienced engineers and technicians. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in either our Whitehaven or Preston office, with potential working from home by mutual agreement as per Westlakes informal Working at Home Policy.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with, or carrying out, site inspections and surveys.
2. Preparing drawings from feasibility through to detailed design and construction using Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp.
3. The design/assessment of structures for a wide range of nuclear and other projects.

Qualifications Required:

HNC/D in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Skills/Experience & Behaviours - Essential:

1. Interest in the design of the built environment, a desire to learn and be challenged.
2. Good experience of Revit, AutoCAD & SketchUp.
3. Good experience of steelwork fabrication drawings.
4. Good numerical skills.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive.
7. Planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines.
8. Commitment to the successful delivery of projects and meeting the needs of our clients.
9. A full drivers licence.

Skills/Experience & Behaviours - Desirable:

1. Experience of working in the nuclear industry.
2. Experience of working in the water industry.
3. Preparing RC detail drawings.

What we offer you:

1. An excellent career with a competitive salary.
2. Exciting and varied project experience.
3. Support to develop your career through professional accreditation and training.
4. 32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays per year), for full time employees, plus additional holiday purchasing scheme.
5. Employer pension contributions.
6. Life Assurance cover.
7. Cashback medical cover.
8. Collaborative, intelligent and friendly team.
9. Free on site parking at either office.

Security clearance:

This role will require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.