Assistant Civil Engineer/Technician

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil and structural engineering is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Civil Engineer/Technician to join their growing team in Wakefield. This role involves working on a variety of exciting projects across commercial, residential, and public sectors, with a strong focus on drainage and infrastructure design. With ambitious growth plans, the consultancy offers a supportive environment for professional development, including mentorship programs and opportunities for further education. If you have a passion for civil engineering and want to be part of a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Support for professional qualifications

Mentorship programmes

Regular salary and position reviews

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in civil engineering.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Micro drainage software.

Responsibilities

• Produce highway, drainage, and external works drawings.
• Manage the project lifecycle from start to finish.

Skills

Communication Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Micro drainage software

Education

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and Built Environment

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Micro drainage software

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer/Technician, Wakefield

Client:

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

88d69b439273

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Civil Engineer/Technician
Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 - Dependant on Experience

A civil and structural engineering consultancy with a team of 20 is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic assistant civil engineer/technician to join their civils team of four in Wakefield.

This consultancy’s workload is divided as follows:

• Drainage associated with building projects (75%)
• Earthworks/infrastructure drainage design (25%)
• Highways (5%)

They work across a range of exciting project sectors, including commercial, office developments, residential, warehousing, student accommodation, and retail parks. Their client base spans both the private and public sectors, with project values ranging from £500,000 to £30 million. Engineers/Technicians here are involved in managing the entire project lifecycle.

With ambitious plans for growth over the next 12–18 months, the consultancy aims to expand its team to 30.

Benefits:

• Support for candidates pursuing professional qualifications (e.g. IEng, CEng), although no formal training procedures are in place.
• Mentorship programmes provided by external organisations.
• Regular salary and position reviews.
• A strong emphasis on rewarding performance rather than just qualifications.
• Pension scheme, healthcare, bonus scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Job Duties & Experience:

• At least 2-3 years plus of relevant experience.
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate knowledge/user of AutoCAD Civil 3D & Micro drainage software.
• Responsible for producing highway, drainage and external works drawings under the supervision of senior team members.
• Qualified to at least a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and Built Environment (Civil Engineering).
• Support will be offered for continuing education to degree level.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.