Civil Engineering Technician

GirlingJones; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician. The role involves producing detailed civil engineering drawings and requires proficiency in AutoCAD. The position offers extensive benefits, including hybrid working and a focus on career development.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Three paid volunteering days per year

Access to Mental Health First Aiders and resources

Life assurance and pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Structured career development pathways

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and civil engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D and Infodrainage or willingness to learn.
• Experience with highway, drainage, and earthworks projects favored.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings for various projects.
• Current workload includes school and college developments, and highway schemes.
• Follow QA and document management procedures diligently.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Civil engineering experience

Experience in below-ground utility modelling

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

Infodrainage

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician
Location: Cardiff

The Role
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.

What You’ll Need

• 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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