Details:
- Salary: 0.00 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Bridgwater
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
About the role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a CAD Engineer (EC&I) on Hinkley Point and you can build something to be proud of here.
About Hinkley Point C
The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.
What you'll be doing
As a CAD Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities,
Prepare drawings, schedules, and other fire alarm & detector CAD Design programmes to support MEH Alliance, Hinkley Point installation team.
Professional and technical competence in CAD and information management.
Ensure CDM and H&S is applied to the project
Ensure drawings are appropriate, are checked and meet the expected levels of technical quality
To seek innovation in the delivery of CAD and BIM.
Ensure the IMS and CAD manual is actively applied
Who we're looking for
Ability to achieve a high-level security clearance.
Nuclear and Major Project experience would be a benefit.
Knowledge of the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and BIM modelling
Relevant vocational qualifications (at least City and Guilds / HNC / HND)
Broad knowledge of CDM, IMS and H&S legislation
Recent experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in alarm & detectors design, installation, and commissioning (both Temporary and permanent)
Certification in BAFE and Fire Alarm and Detection (including design, maintenance, installation, and commissioning to meet BS 5839)
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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