Civil 3D Technician

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Civil 3D Technician for a London contract with a hybrid pattern (2–3 days in the office). The role supports a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in delivering civil and infrastructure projects.

You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and develop highways, drainage and earthworks models. Strong BIM/ CDE experience and independent delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive Civil 3D experience for highways, drainage and earthworks.
• Proven ability to deliver detailed drawings and 3D models.
• Solid understanding of BIM workflows and CDEs.
• Strong communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working independently and managing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Develop highways, access roads, drainage networks, utilities and earthworks models.
• Support civil engineering projects from concept through detailed design.
• Produce highway alignments, surface models and sections.
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake clash detection and support BIM coordination processes.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians.

Skills

Highways modelling

BIM workflows

Coordination

Independent working

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Revit

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil 3D Technician

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office)
Rate: £35-£40 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Job Type: Contract

Are you an experienced Civil 3D Technician looking for your next contract opportunity in London?

We are currently looking for a Senior Civil 3D Technician to join an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The role will suit a technically strong technician with extensive Civil 3D experience, particularly across highways, drainage, utilities and earthworks. You will work closely with engineers and other design disciplines to produce high-quality technical drawings and 3D models across projects at various stages of development.

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in the London office, offering a competitive hourly rate and an Outside IR35 arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Develop highways, access roads, drainage networks, utilities and earthworks models.
• Support civil engineering projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce highway alignments, surface models, sections and associated technical drawings.
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Undertake clash detection and support BIM coordination processes.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with relevant design standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians where required.

About You

• Strong experience working as a Civil 3D Technician within a civil engineering consultancy.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proven experience across highways, drainage, earthworks and infrastructure modelling.
• Good understanding of BIM workflows and digital engineering processes.
• Experience working with Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Familiarity with Navisworks, Revit, InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing technical deliverables.
• Able to attend the London office 2-3 days per week.