CAD Co-ordinator & Administrator

Experienced CAD Co-ordinator & Administrator (Smartplant S3D) required for long term contract role, working on behalf of a global engineering and construction company based in Surrey.  The successful candidate will be working on an LNG project, and previous experience in this sector is essential. 

Job Description:

Under broad direction, oversees and performs the full range of activities associated with 3D CAD coordination, management and system administration activities.

Manage system set-up, admin and maintenance and coordinate the development of the 3D multi-discipline Smartplant S3D model.

Ensure the project specified deliverables can be produced from the model and that the content complies with the Company and client standards and conventions.

Co-ordinate interfaces between Project and IT Support for the prompt resolution of CAD application issues.

Develop and implement the 3D CAD management plan incorporating project and contractual requirements.

Develop specifications and procedures.

Support personnel in the setup and execution of CAD management processes and systems and provide user support. 

Responsibilities include the management of the Smartplant S3D 3D model, global working, system administration, user support and Clash management. Provide multi-discipline CAD coordination and user support. 

Job Roles:

•    Accountable for the creation and implementation of CAD Management policies, plans, specifications and procedures including naming convention, hierarchy conventions, attributes/data content and ensuring compliance.

•    Develop 3D model hierarchy and naming conventions to align with Project requirements.

•    3D CAD Execution plan.

•    Responsible for the development of detailed work instructions and job notes.

•    Accountable for the success of CAD Management activities and deliverables in accordance with agreed schedules, focused on achieving project goals and objectives.

•    Establish, maintain and improve of CAD Management processes, systems and tools to aid efficiency and effectiveness.

•    Communicate regularly with multi office CAD teams by use of regular coordination meetings, briefing sessions to share knowledge, best practices and lessons learned.

•    Support and ensures the correct deployment and utilization of CAD Management systems.

•    Development of discipline 2D deliverables from Smartplant S3D

•    Generation of regular project review models.

•    Incorporation of supplier 3D model for space reservation and clash detection.

•    Generation of Project 3D visualisation images, using Navisworks.

•    Manage software problems and reporting to IT Service desk

•    Support introduction and upgrade of software/application versions

•    Desktop support/troubleshooting of Smartplant 3D applications

•    Interface with IM Data management to provide 3D model progress measurement and coordinated 2D and 3D data flow

•    Support 3D model object engineering and model status reporting.

•    Clash management and reporting.

Job Details:

Contract role - anticipated 12 months duration

Rate: c. £60-65 p/h (Ltd Co rate)

Location: Surrey - 3 days per week office based, 2 days per week remote working possible. 

Start date: ASAP

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.