Barker Associates is an award‑winning, employee‑owned, multi‑disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. It delivers fresh, innovative services from concept to build and beyond, supporting our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors while keeping sustainability at the heart of each project.
We currently have a vacancy for a Structural Technician who will work on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at our Braintree office. Depending on business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.
As a Structural Technician, you will support the delivery of structural services for a range of projects, providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensuring all design standards and regulations are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and coordinate 2D and 3D design outputs – drawings, details, models and schedules – in line with project standards and requirements.
- Develop accurate and constructible details from engineer sketches, calculations and specifications.
- Maintain consistent presentation, layering and model organisation across all deliverables.
- Undertake clash checks and assist with resolving issues with internal teams.
- Support the team in developing reinforced concrete detailing and reinforcement schedules under senior‑engineer guidance.
- Support BIM Execution Plan requirements, including contributions to the Model Production & Delivery Table, and ensure compliance with EIR/AIR.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of CDM 2015 principles, identifying and recording design risk information on drawings and models.
- Manage small work packages, plan workloads and report progress against programme and budget.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of CAD/BIM standards and processes.
Requirements
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Progress toward EngTech (or long‑term IEng) with ICE or IStructE.
- Proficient knowledge of CDM 2015 principles to identify, record and communicate design risk information.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
- Intermediate knowledge of Civil 3D, Site 3D, Revit and CDE Platforms.
- Working knowledge of ISO 19650, CDE environments, revision/status codes and structured transmittal processes.
- Ability to interpret technical information with minimal supervision and resolve routine design/coordination issues.
- Strong communication and coordination skills; able to interface with suppliers, site teams and external design disciplines.
- Good grasp of UK detailing practices, buildability considerations, tolerances and construction methods.
This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays.
- Healthcare plan; Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance; Pension Scheme; Total Rewards Package.
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.
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