Engineer (B2) - Digital Engineering CAD

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Job Title:  Digital Engineer - CAD

Grade: Band 2

Salary:  Circa £39,000 (dependent on skill, knowledge and experience)

Contract Type:  Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid

Location:  Southwark, SE1 8NJ 

Reference: SF4244

Hybrid working, within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 02 June @ 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Overview of Role 

Digital Engineering within TfL encompasses a range of activities all of which are designed to exploit the use of engineering information technology and to drive the business forward using intelligent and connected data. This is brought together within a Digital Engineering strategy for the business and aligned to an overall Digital strategy for TfL.   

This Digital Engineering role provides specialist technical services that work in the engineering information space, for instance, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the capture and analysis of Survey and Asset Condition data. 

This role requires skilled specialists in their field utilising a range of Digital Engineering tools, which will enable the capture and manipulation of the data in the virtual environment, to inform a whole range of asset management and operational decisions. Digital Engineering makes use of good quality, reliable digital asset information to make effective asset management decisions.  

Key Accountabilities 

• Focuses on the production of digital engineering design models and illustrations within their stated discipline or functional specialism, through the application of specialist CAD, simulation and illustrative software tools aligned to relevant standards and governance  

• Maintains awareness of applicable standards, design guidance and regulation codes applicable to their discipline or functional specialism  

• Maintains working knowledge of industry standard design software, applicable to their discipline or functional specialism 

• Supports continuous improvement through the use of best practice, innovation, whole life cost optimisation and effective root cause analysis  

Skills, Knowledge & Experience  

Skills 

• Practitioner with developed skill in the use of CAD (Autodesk) applications and mainstream affiliated traffic engineering software, such as Transoft (previously Keysoft) Solutions software to produce high quality traffic and engineering design drawing and graphical information - essential 

• High level of integrity - essential 

• Developed ability to act on own initiative - essential

• Highly motivated, with a real passion for personal development - essential  

• Health, Safety & Environment - desirable

• Quality Management - desirable

• Legislation & Standards - desirable

• Highways & Traffic domain knowledge - desirable

Knowledge 

• Good knowledge and understanding of CAD (Autodesk), Civil 3D, Infraworks, & Vehicle Tracking simulation, Adobe Illustrator and mainstream affiliated traffic engineering software, such as Transoft Solutions (previously Keysoft) software - essential  

• Basic level knowledge of BIM, GIS and other associated digital engineering tools and their application – essential
• Basic level knowledge of Highways & Traffic Engineering and or a relevant engineering discipline or functional specialism such as Civil Engineering or Infrastructure - essential   
• Basic level knowledge of Traffic Control Systems and Traffic Signalling Layout Diagrams - desirable  
• Basic understanding of the interfaces between own discipline / functional specialism and the wider transport system - desirable 

• Basic level of commercial awareness of developments in BIM, CAD, GIS products, asset information systems, processes and industry best practices - desirable

• Basic knowledge of relevant TfL, British and International standards - desirable 

• Basic awareness of the TfL business, its obligations and priorities - desirable 

• Basic awareness of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities and financial constraints - desirable

• Awareness of applicable health & safety legislation, industry best practice, standards and guidance - desirable

• Record of continuing professional development  

Experience 

• Experience working in a CAD, GIS & BIM environment working to industry standards, within a team providing professional digital engineering support to both minor schemes and major projects, where a methodical and analytical approach to work is required - essential 

• Experience of building relationships and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels mainly within and occasionally outside of the organisation - desirable

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process 

Please apply using your most recent CV and optional 1 page Cover Letter (Word format only) explaining how you meet the criteria listed under the section ‘Role Requirements’, with reference to the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained at expert level.

You are encouraged to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 02 June @ 23:59

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.