Civil CAD Technician

Emtech Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Flexible working

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice

Free parking

Chartered status support

Social events

Long-service rewards

Membership subscriptions

CPD training

Career progression

Job summary

Emtech Recruitment is seeking a Civil CAD Technician for its Swindon office to assist in preparing detailed infrastructure designs for residential, commercial and leisure developments. You will liaise with clients and design teams, attend site visits, and develop your technical knowledge through on-project learning and external CPD, with increasing responsibility over time.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree), AutoCAD 2D experience (3D a bonus), and

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree) is required.
• AutoCAD 2D experience is essential; 3D CAD experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D and/or InfoDrainage is desirable, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed civil and infrastructure designs.
• Working on residential, commercial and leisure developments.
• Liaising with clients, council officers and other design team members.
• Attending site visits and meetings with experienced colleagues.
• Developing technical knowledge through on-project learning and external training.
• Working towards increasing responsibility and professional development.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Civil engineering knowledge

Numeracy

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PDS

Civil 3D

Site 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil CAD Technician - Swindon

Location: Swindon
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working: Flexible working available (home and office based)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join an established and rapidly expanding multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy in its Swindon office.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective engineering solutions and offers a friendly, supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The Role

You will be involved in the preparation of detailed infrastructure designs for private and adoptable schemes across residential, commercial and leisure developments.

The role will include:

• Preparing detailed civil and infrastructure designs
• Working on residential, commercial and leisure developments
• Liaising with clients, council officers and other design team members
• Attending site visits and meetings alongside experienced colleagues
• Developing your technical knowledge through on-project learning and external training
• Working towards increasing responsibility and professional development

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject
• Relevant experience within a civil engineering/infrastructure/construction environment
• AutoCAD 2D experience - essential
• 3D CAD experience - desirable
• Knowledge of PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D and/or InfoDrainage - desirable, although training will be provided
• Good understanding of relevant technical guidance, such as Manual for Streets, DMRB and local highway standards - desirable
• Strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A logical and creative approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• A full UK driving licence - desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus schemeFlexible working
• Private healthcare
• 25 days' initial holiday
• Pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Support towards Chartered status
• Company-funded social events
• Long-service rewards
• Paid professional membership subscriptions
• CPD and internal/external training
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional developmentThis is an ideal opportunity for a Civil Engineering graduate or Infrastructure Technician with some industry experience who is looking to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy