Civil Engineering Technician

Aldwych Consulting; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Civil Engineering Technician to develop highways and drainage designs. The role involves producing levels drawings and ensuring QA standards are met. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, experienced in highway and drainage projects, and qualified to HNC level or equivalent. This consultancy values diversity and offers a collaborative culture in a range of projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD with civil engineering experience.
• Skilled in Civil 3D and ideally Infodrainage.
• Experienced in highway, drainage, and earthworks projects.
• Familiar with DMRB and Manual for Streets.

Responsibilities

• Develop highways and drainage designs in 2D and 3D.
• Produce levels drawings.
• Ensure designs meet QA standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on projects.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Skilled in Civil 3D

Experienced in highway projects

Familiar with DMRB

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

I'm working with a leading built environment consultancy that's looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join their Cardiff team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary business delivering a wide range of projects across the UK—from schools and colleges to S278 highway schemes and sustainable drainage (SAB) designs. The team has particular expertise in highways design, earthworks, cut and fill assessments, remediation, underground services, flood alleviation and sustainable drainage systems. You'd be working closely with senior engineers, developing highways and drainage designs in 2D and 3D, producing levels drawings, and ensuring designs meet QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop highways and drainage designs in 2D and 3D
• Produce levels drawings
• Ensure designs meet QA standards
• Collaborate with senior engineers on projects across highways, drainage, and earthworks

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD with civil engineering experience
• Skilled in Civil 3D and ideally Infodrainage
• Experienced in highway, drainage and earthworks projects
• Familiar with DMRB, Manual for Streets, and ideally Keylines / Keysigs / Keypost
• Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent)

Why join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy known for its collaborative culture, diverse workload, and focus on quality and sustainability in the built environment.

If you'd like to hear more about the role, I'd be happy to share further details confidentially. Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed).

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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