Civil Engineering Technician

Cala Consulting; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to provide technical support and create high-quality drawings and designs. The ideal candidate has HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years' experience in consulting, and must be proficient in AutoCAD. The role involves preparing various technical documents and liaising with a team to ensure quality of deliverables.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Attention to accuracy in designs and drawings.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing site plans and construction drawings.
• Detailing foul and storm drainage.
• Assisting with design calculations and reports.
• Preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Liaising with Engineers and Contractors.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong technical drawing skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Technician, based in office, Belfast/Lisburn

Cala Consulting are recruiting for a Civil Engineering Technician for their Belfast based client. The company are an independent consulting engineering practice providing Civil, Structural and Fire Engineering services throughout the UK and Ireland.

The company and opportunity

This consultancy delivers a wide range of engineering services including:

• Structural and civil design of buildings, bridges and infrastructure
• Ground investigation procurement and foundation design
• Civil engineering design of external works such as roads, pavings, earthworks, retaining walls, drainage and SUDS
• Sports pitch design (natural and synthetic)
• Fire safety strategy and performance-based fire engineering
• Nonlinear finite element modelling and 3D design using AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D
• Project management, contract management and statutory approvals

As part of their ongoing growth, they are now seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong CAD skills to work closely with a team of five engineers on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

The role & skills required

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Civil Engineering Technician will provide technical support and be responsible for producing high quality drawings and designs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing site plans, general arrangements, and construction drawings
• Detailing foul and storm drainage, roads, pavings and earthworks
• Assisting Engineers with design calculations and reports
• Preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Liaising with Engineers, Architects and Contractors to ensure design coordination
• Supporting statutory approval and planning application submissions
• Maintaining drawing registers and ensuring compliance with company standards

Experience and qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years' experience working in a consulting engineering environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD essential
• Strong technical drawing and detailing skills with attention to accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines when supporting multiple engineers
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with confidence to liaise with external stakeholders