Civil Engineering Technician

Client 2; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Glasgow is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing team. You will produce and develop CAD drawings for roads, highways and drainage projects and support delivery from feasibility through detailed design.

The role requires experience in a consultancy environment, strong AutoCAD skills, and the ability to work with engineers and technicians to deliver coordinated drawing packages across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineering Technician in a consultancy environment.
• Strong AutoCAD experience and attention to drafting standards.
• Familiarity with roads, highways and drainage projects.
• Ability to work with engineers and other technicians to produce coordinated drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop CAD drawings for roads, highways and drainage projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
• Support road layouts, site access arrangements and associated infrastructure.
• Produce drainage layouts and long sections.
• Translate design information into clear drawing packages with engineers.
• Update drawings to reflect design changes and reviews.
• Ensure drawings comply with standards and internal procedures.
• Coordinate drawing information with engineers, clients and project teams.
• Manage drawing files and maintain document control.

Skills

AutoCAD

Roads design

Drainage design

Communication

Education

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician

Location: Glasgow
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An established civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineering Technician to join its growing team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable technician with experience in roads, highways and drainage design to work across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with civil engineers and other technicians, producing accurate, coordinated drawings and supporting the delivery of projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed design.

The Role

• Producing and developing CAD drawings for roads, highways and drainage projects

• Preparing detailed engineering drawings for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments

• Supporting the design of road layouts, site access arrangements and associated infrastructure

• Producing drainage layouts, long sections and associated technical drawings

• Working with engineers to translate design information into clear, coordinated drawing packages

• Updating drawings to reflect design changes and technical reviews

• Ensuring drawings comply with relevant standards and internal quality procedures

• Coordinating drawing information with engineers, clients and wider project teams

• Managing drawing files and maintaining accurate document control

What We're Looking For

• Experience working as a Civil Engineering Technician within a consultancy environment

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Experience producing drawings for roads, highways and drainage projects

• Understanding of civil engineering design principles and drawing standards

• Familiarity with development infrastructure, including site layouts, access roads and drainage networks

• Experience using Civil 3D would be advantageous

• Good attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians

Why Apply?

• Join an established consultancy with a varied civil engineering project portfolio

• Work across roads, highways and drainage design

• Gain exposure to projects from planning through to detailed design

• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineering professionals

• Opportunity to develop technical skills and expand software experience

• Supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career progression

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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