CAD Technician

ERSG Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join their civil infrastructure team. This senior role involves leading civil design delivery across various projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of civil engineering design experience and advanced skills in Civil 3D. Responsibilities include developing detailed designs, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with standards. Competitive salary and a dynamic project environment await you.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years' experience in civil engineering design.
• Strong understanding of civil design principles and regulations.
• Confident in multi-disciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce high-quality civil designs and drawings.
• Develop 3D models, grading designs, and earthworks calculations.
• Mentor and support junior technicians.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Advanced Civil 3D

Mentoring

Design QA/QC

Education

Degree / HND / foundation degree in drafting or a related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

We're currently supporting a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join their growing civil infrastructure team.

This is a senior technical role with real responsibility, offering the chance to lead civil design delivery across a range of complex projects while mentoring junior staff and working closely with engineers and project managers.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Technician, you'll take a lead role in the production and coordination of detailed civil engineering designs, primarily using Autodesk Civil 3D. Projects typically include site development, roads, drainage, stormwater management, and water & sewer utilities, including pressurised systems for mission‑critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and produce high‑quality civil designs and drawings in Civil 3D
• Develop 3D models, grading designs, and earthworks calculations
• Coordinate closely with engineers to deliver plans, profiles, and sections
• Carry out design QA/QC and ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Manage drawing packages, revisions, and project documentation
• Review volume calculations for excavation and site grading
• Mentor and support junior technicians
• Contribute to project delivery within agreed scope, budget, and programme

About You

• Degree / HND / foundation degree in drafting or a related discipline
• 7+ years' experience in civil engineering design
• Advanced Civil 3D experience (Navisworks, MS Office essential; Revit, MicroStation or GIS beneficial)
• Strong understanding of civil design principles, calculations, and standards
• Confident working in a multi‑disciplinary project environment

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.