Assistant Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects from concept to construction while collaborating with various professionals. The firm supports career development with training and chartership opportunities. Candidates should have experience in CAD, particularly AutoCAD, and an attention to detail. This position provides a modern working environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

ICE Chartership support

Internal / External training opportunities

Company social events

Modern spacious office

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in a civil engineering or construction environment.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is essential; experience with Civils3D would be a plus.
• An understanding of Technical Approvals and building regulations would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing detailed Civils3D models for civil engineering projects.
• Producing comprehensive technical drawings including engineering plans.
• Assisting in preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Working towards a recognised professional qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils3D

Job description

Are you looking for the next step in your Civil Engineering career? We have an opening for an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our clients expanding Suffolk office. This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning consulting engineering firm known for our collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects, from innovative concept schemes to complex detailed designs. As a key member of the Civil Engineering team, you will be at the heart of the design process, working closely with engineers to contribute to some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the region.

What’s on offer

• Flexible working
• ICE Chartership support /CPD Events
• Internal / External training opportunities
• Good exposure to full cycle of projects
• Company social events
• Modern spacious office
• Established reputative

The role

• Creating and managing detailed Civils3D models for a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Producing comprehensive technical drawings, including general arrangements, sections, and engineering plans.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications, project documentation and maintaining drawing standards along with BIM protocols.
• Assisting with preparing detailed designs from concept through to construction.
• Mentoring and guiding junior technicians / apprentices.
• Working collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and consultants to ensure a coordinated and clash-free design.

What you need to succeed

• Working towards a recognised professional qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong technical skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with colleagues and external parties.
• Proven experience as a CAD Technician in a civil engineering or construction environment.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is essential; experience with Civils3D would be a plus.
• An understanding of Technical Approvals and associated Sectional Agreements would be beneficial, together with materials, building regulations, and BIM processes.