Senior E & I Draughtsperson

Wood PLC
Kingston upon Hull
1 month ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design, build and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior E&I Draughtsperson to join our Digital Operations team within our Digital Consulting business.

The positions are based in Hull, one being on a hybrid basis. With the other being site based.

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The Role

The Senior E&I Draughtsperson will be the last line of defense in ensuring that all documents and drawings are accurate up to as building before submitting for final review to the client.

The E&I Senior will use various CAD / Raster editing packages, assisting in creating mark-ups, checking and approving documentation adhering to all relevant standards, processes and procedures.

This is a critical position within the draughting team and as such the successful candidate will be an experienced draughtperson who is not only technically astute but also able to provide peer review and on the job coaching to less experienced members of the team. The Senior Draughtsperson will also be a key liaison to the client updating them on any further documentation updates required and ensuring that all updates and revisions are collated in accordance with the required standards and timeframes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced E&I draughtsperson with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and is looking for a varied fast paced role with the opportunity to support in the development of the next generation of talented draughts people delivering work critical to the digitalisation of the energy and materials sectors.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Within our Digital Operations team, our clients are operators of critical energy infrastructure as well as specialist manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, who are committed to maintaining safe and effective operational assets worldwide. Our work supports every stage in the asset lifecycle, but particularly focussing on the integrity of engineering data in digital solutions as well as optimising existing assets through our engineering expertise. We advise clients as they navigate through the digital and energy transition.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector for a variety of digital asset projects



  • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant



  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business



  • Competitive renumeration packagewith regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market



  • Flexible benefits packageinclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle



  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests



  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession



RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create / update documentation as required in line with client engineering requirements or as-building expectations



  • Utilization of 2D & 3D software packages enabling the continued update and creation of 2D documentation, 3D designs, 3D models (utilising point cloud information), digital twins, clash detection analysis, intelligent documentation etc.



  • Provide QA checking / approval of documentation produced by ODC colleagues



  • Review customer modification work packs to ensure technical and construction information is correct



  • Locate associated documentation and review the impact the modifications may have, providing digital red-lined mark-ups for ODC colleagues to work from



  • Provide technical guidance and support to ODC colleagues, as required



  • Lead / assist in undertaking site surveys utilizing digital technology as required i.e. Laser Scanning



  • Lead / assist, as required in managing discrete scopes of work



  • Manage own workload to ensure timely delivery to clients



  • Lead / attend client meetings as required



  • Continually assist in the review of software, technology and current processes to offer innovative solutions enhancing delivery of service to clients



  • Ensure client satisfaction is maintained / exceeded



  • Report to & support Technical Lead as required



  • Assist in the creation of Cost, Time & Resource (CTR) estimates



QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

You may decide not to apply because you don't match every statement below. However, we would still like to hear from you... At Wood we are truly committed to equal opportunities and want to access all talent. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges....please do apply.

Expected:

  • HNC or appropriate level of experience in E&I discipline



  • Suitable CAD qualification or appropriate experience in E&I draughtsperson role



  • Experience and a drive for continual learning / understanding of the latest design tools, technologies and processes



  • Proven working experience within a Drawing Office environment



  • Demonstrate a good understanding of industry best practices and work to established standards



Desirable

  • Previous experience of peer review and coaching



ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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