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Careers

APPRENTICE DIGITAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Frequency Design Ltd have been specialising in Structural Steelwork and Architectural Metalwork detailing for the Construction Industry for the last 14 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join Frequency Design as an apprentice design engineer. You will be part of the design team, responsible for producing CAD drawings in 2D and 3D.

Experience/Qualifications

  • 3 GCSE passes (A-C or equiv) including Maths, English & a Science

 

You will be part of the design team, responsible for:

  • Producing 2D CAD drawings that will be used to construct engineering projects
  • Producing 3D CAD models to be used for the manufacture of engineering construction projects
  • Attend design team meetings
  • Attend site visits from time to time
  • Liaise with clients, customers, colleagues and suppliers via telephone, email and face to face
  • Work as part of a team to produce drawings that will be used to make specific construction related projects
  • Using BIM methods, processes, and procedures

 

Desired Skills:

  • Computer literacy is essential: Candidates must be competent in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience of CAD software is not essential as full training will be given
  • Good attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • A general interest in design and engineering
  • Willingness to learn a new skill
  • Tenacity and resilience
  • Commitment, drive and flexibility
  • The confidence to communicate effectively at all levels

 

Included within the role

  • Reporting to Managing Director
  • Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (39 hours per week)
  • 2 year apprenticeship course duration
  • Possible start date – 25 May 2021

If you are interested in joining our team please apply online Apprentice Digital Engineering Technician

TEKLA STRUCTURES DETAILER/DRAUGHTSPERSON (STEELWORK & METALWORK)

Frequency Design Ltd have been specialising in Structural Steelwork and Architectural Metalwork detailing for the Construction Industry for the last 14 years. Due to increasing contracts we are recruiting for a Tekla Detailer to join the expanding business.

The company undertakes small to medium sized contracts within the UK. Its range of projects is diverse and includes development contracts for school, colleges, hospitals etc, as well as commercial and residential. There is now an exciting opportunity to join this friendly business for a hardworking and proactive individual.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Tekla Structural Experience (1-2 year minimum)
  • Or similar experience with Constructional Engineering packages
  • Educated to a minimum GCSE ‘B’ Grade in Math’s, English and a Science/technical subject

 

Competencies/Duties

  • Understanding of steel fabrication & installation
  • Able to work under pressure to meet required timescales
  • Ability to read and interpret Structural Engineer & Architect drawings
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently using their own initiative
  • Good communication skills and being able to liaise with subcontractors
  • Willingness to learn, to improve and develop your own skills
  • Build and maintain good relations with all clients and suppliers and their project team personnel to promote the company values. In all interactions with customers, our culture of quality, professionalism, fairness, ‘can-do’ attitude should be held foremost in our client’s minds
  • Detailed and expert knowledge of the current and latest versions of Tekla Structures
  • Working knowledge of BIM and ability to extract and import models and files into Tekla Structures
  • Knowledge of current drawing practice and standards related to 3D model build, connections detailing and fabrication drawings
  • Good working experience with office software such as Microsoft Office
  • Good time management skills. Good organisational skills
  • Personable and able to work within a team environment, whilst displaying independence and initiative

 

Included within the role

  • Reporting to Managing Director
  • 3D modelling and detailing
  • Creation of drawing issue sheets & RFI registers
  • Carrying-out site surveys
  • Liaise with Contract Design teams, clients and fabricators
  • Attend internal production meetings and external design meetings

If you are interested in joining our team please email your CV along with any samples of work you would like to share with us to kelly@frequency-design.com