Senior Structural Technician

Job Description:

We have an exciting new opportunity at PCE for a Senior Structural Technician to work as part of our Design  team.

The Senior Structural Technician will be responsible for setting standards in modelling and creation of all drawings pertaining to construction and manufacture. The Senior Structural Technician must oversee projects and other Technicians working on their project, as well as delivering technical excellence, to standards set in the PCE operating procedures and expectations of the company.

This role also assists with creating procedures and updating where necessary.

Summary

Contract: Permanent

Location: Tamworth, Head Office

Reports to: Design Manager

Competitive remuneration package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases during employment

Pension

Life cover

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discretionary bonus, EOT Reward bonuses are based on business performance    

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Design

Ensure all control documents are raised in a timely manner to protect programme and budget, i.e RFI's & DCC's.

Advanced user of PCE digital systems.

Ensure own and others usage of correct design information on client’s portals.

Ensure own and others control of third parties’ comments on PCE drawings, overallcontrol of design outputs and information used.

Ensure own and others effective project control and delivery of project specific deliverables and programmed outputs, maintaining all key dates.

Assist / input into Design programme durations.

Collaboration

Lead and assist where necessary with client liaison and interaction/communication with the key project teams.

Attend design and project team meetings, arrange and lead these when applicable.

Ensure clear and concise communication in all forms and at each stage of design both internally and externally.

Have good knowledge and understanding about temporary works, Manufacture and Construction procedures and deliverables. Design in accordance with these and teach others.

Provide effective design support to manufacture and construction teams, including on site surveillance and prompt, clear response to all queries and information requests.

Strategy

Assist with the implementation of PCE's strategy for the successful delivery of projects, in conjunction with the project delivery team.

Clear understanding of the overall project goals and identification of the opportunities available to PCE to offer and deliver the optimum solution.

Assist Design Manager in establishing PCE's overall strategy for the successful delivery of design.

Quality & Standards

Responsible for delivery of project standards as set by PCE's offering and specification.

Create, develop & manage standards / processes for the life cycle of a project, throughout the design phase.

Support / Assist the Design Manager / Design Director in developing standards and procedures.

Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and added to best practice documents.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Experienced / advanced user of Revit and AutoCAD or chosen software, to produce efficient, accurate and detailed models and drawings.

Advanced ability to create efficient and accurate 3D models in conjunction with project specific requirements as well as our clients design intent.

Advanced ability to create accurate 2D & 3D drawings for the purpose of manufacturing,

Advanced ability to create accurate GA's, layouts, sections, elevations, and details pertaining to project specific requirements and to meet the standards set in the PCE system library.

Must have a good understanding and sound knowledge of BIM requirements.

Experienced in detailing in all common structural materials.

Promotes the company in a professional manner, always matching the PCE values:

About PCE

PCE Ltd is an employee owned, forward-thinking superstructure and façade construction specialist, delivering HybriDfMA ‘system build’ solutions on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the UK. PCE is driven to provide our client partners with the best value, construction speed, and the highest levels of safety and quality, throughout our project delivery. We are a business that strives to deliver the best in everything we do and don't accept second best.

Our people are our partners. Not only is PCE a company equally owned by our people through our Employee Ownership Trust, we believe in the power of employee voice. Our philosophy of engagement, involvement and participation mean our people help make the decisions that define our identity, drive our business, and shape our future, and we all share responsibility for the continued success of PCE as well as the rewards that may come with it. We are proud of our innovation, excellent health and safety standards and numerous best-in-field awards, including the RIBA Stirling award. 

Why PCE?

In addition to the great benefits that come with being an employee-owned business, PCE has many reasons why we stand out:

Positive and motivated workforce through the eyes of our employee partners

A family-feel culture

Champions of employee engagement, employee voice and employee-driven change

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Individual development programmes

Full induction programme, with continued support and ongoing training

Commitment to continuous improvement governed by innovation, sustainability and advanced digital techniques

Our People

We are proud of the working environment we have created, which allows our people, teams and business to thrive.  We want candidates with the right attitudes, behaviours and work ethic to be a part of the successful team at PCE, as we believe that great teams are made up of a diverse blend of strengths, backgrounds, views and experiences. If you are hungry, reliable, have a positive attitude and are a self-developer, we would love to welcome you to our team!

All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK 

All applications processed for legitimate recruitment purpose only 

PCE Ltd is an equal opportunities employer