Installation Designer
- Salfords, Surrey
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To review incoming variations of customer work contracts alongside the Drawing Office manager, to establish Design requirements and make an appropriate recommendation.
- Responsible for maintaining the design standard of assigned CAD work and ensuring accurate and appropriate record-keeping documentation is maintained.
- Delivering design requirements in line with internal CAD and design standards and industry best practices.
- Produce full working drawings and weight loading calculations for the safe installation of Cubic equipment – ensuring the design meets the client requirements within set timescales and our internal standards.
- Review and comment on project documentation, queries and formal Requests For Information (RFI) from the client in collaboration with the Drawing Office Manager and Senior Design Installers
- Either on-site, or remotely, assist the installation department during a project cycle to overcome any design issues by giving advice, redirection or if necessary, redesigning a drawing to ensure the customer expectations, internal standards and delivery obligations are met
- Attend site visits as required to assist Design Engineers with Design issues and to attend meetings to establish the final design for pricing & installation. Also, represent the department at internal and external meetings as required.
- Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
- Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
- Must have proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Packages, specifically MicroStation Connect.
- Able to collaborate on design projects and share knowledge and experience with other members of staff.
- Previous experience working in a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering environment. ONC or HNC qualifications are an advantage.
- Experience in working with building service practitioners, such as Electrical and Mechanical Services
- Familiar with using power tools, as drilling for testing floor slabs will be required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team – working with both internal and external Project Managers, Project Engineers and Design Engineers.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt their style accordingly.
- Ability to manage own time effectively to ensure adherence to programme delivery deadlines.
- Confident Microsoft Office user – specifically Excel and Word.
- Experience in the use of MicroStation 3D CAD & ProjectWise.
- Working knowledge of electrical practices, such as 18th edition.
- Degree – in one of the key building services Trades, (Electrical, Mechanical, Comms, Civils etc), or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Experience of working within rail infrastructure