Civil Design Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Salary sacrifice benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Professional membership support

Structured training and development

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Support towards professional qualifict

Chartered status support

Company social events

Long-service rewards

Free on-site parking

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Civil Design Technician to join their Swindon team on behalf of a growing consultancy. This role offers exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects, with mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path for career development.

Ideal for a graduate or early-career civil engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in infrastructure design, assist with detailed designs, CAD drawings, and collaboration with project teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure projects through employment, placements or internships.
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D, with 3D advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of detailed infrastructure and civil engineering designs.
• Produce technical drawings and design information using CAD software.
• Support the delivery of highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects.
• Work with engineers, clients and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to develop technical understanding and industry knowledge.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports and supporting project documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Learning mindset

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Civil 3D

Site 3D

PDS

InfoDrainage

Job description

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy for a Civil Design Technician to join their team in Swindon.

Are you looking to develop your career in civil engineering design? This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects, while receiving ongoing training and mentorship from experienced engineers.

This role would suit a graduate or early-career civil engineering professional looking to build technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll gain hands‑on experience across infrastructure design projects, working alongside engineers and project teams to help deliver practical solutions for development schemes.

What We Offer

• £27,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Private healthcare.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension contribution.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Professional membership support.
• Structured training and development programmes.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications and Chartered status.
• Company social events.
• Long-service rewards.
• Free on-site parking.
• Excellent long‑term career progression.

Key Duties

• Assist with the preparation of detailed infrastructure and civil engineering designs.
• Produce technical drawings and design information using CAD software.
• Support the delivery of highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects.
• Work with engineers, clients and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to develop technical understanding and industry knowledge.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports and supporting project documentation.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure projects through employment, placements or internships.
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D, with 3D advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of highway and drainage design principles.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Site 3D, PDS, InfoDrainage or similar software.
• Understanding of UK infrastructure design standards and guidance, i.e. Manual for Streets and Sewers for Adoption.
• Previous consultancy or development‑sector experience.
• Full UK driving licence.