Civil Engineering Technician

GirlingJones; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to produce detailed civil engineering drawings for diverse projects, including schools and highways. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with Civil 3D. This role offers strong career development, generous leave, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Three paid volunteering days per year

Access to Mental Health resources

Life assurance and pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience with civil engineering projects and CAD tools.
• Willingness to learn new software when required.
• Ability to adhere to QA and document management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings.
• Work on school and college developments, highway schemes, and drainage designs.
• Collaborate within a team to deliver quality solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Familiarity with Civil 3D

Utility modelling experience

Knowledge of highway and drainage projects

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Technician
Location: Cardiff

Responsibilities

A built environment consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join their Cardiff team. The successful candidate will produce 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings for highways, drainage, earthworks and external works across residential and education projects. Current workload includes school and college developments, S278 highway schemes and SAB drainage designs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with civil engineering experience
• Familiarity with Civil 3D and Infodrainage (or willingness to learn)
• Experience in below‑ground utility modelling using Civil 3D
• Previous work on highway, drainage and earthworks projects
• Knowledge of Keys and TSRGD signage, DMRB and Manual for Streets standards
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow QA and document management procedures

What’s in it for me?

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/carry over options
• Three paid volunteering days per year
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and resources
• Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection cover
• Private medical insurance and GP access
• Discounted gym membership
• Hybrid working
• Structured career development and training pathways

The Company

This Cardiff office is part of a UK‑wide consultancy of over 1,000 professionals delivering highways, drainage, flood alleviation and infrastructure solutions. The office offers good public transport links, on‑site parking and a collaborative culture that values quality, agility and innovation.

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