Civil Engineering Technician

RGB Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday

Company pension

Hybrid working

Interesting projects

Technical development

Career progression

Growing team

Supportive environment

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Technician to support the delivery of infrastructure projects within a growing consultancy.

You'll produce accurate highway, drainage and infrastructure drawings, collaborate with engineers and other specialists, and help take projects from feasibility through to construction in residential developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK civil engineering design consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven ability to produce technical drawings for civil/infrastructure projects, especially residential.
• Knowledge of highway and drainage design principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, WinDes is advantageous.
• Understanding of highway and drainage standards, specs and adoption requirements.
• Familiarity with Section 278/38/185/104 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop highway, drainage and infrastructure drawings using design software.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, sections, details and supporting information for developments.
• Support design of roads, drainage, levels, earthworks and related infrastructure.
• Assist engineers from feasibility through construction.
• Assist with technical submissions for planning, approvals and adoption.
• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers and project stakeholders to deliver integrated designs.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Residential developments

UK civil engineering design

Standards & adoption

Section 278/38/185/104 familiarity

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Willingness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

WinDes

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills, work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects and play an important role in the continued growth of an established engineering consultancy in the South West.

With nearly 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for technical excellence, our client offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to exciting projects and develop your career.

Who:

award-winning consulting engineering practice with decades of experience, extensive technical expertise and a friendly, proactive approach that clients value.

Their multidisciplinary expertise spans Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geo-Environmental and Transport, enabling them to deliver integrated engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors.

From initial concept through to completion, they combine innovative thinking with practical engineering, commercial awareness and technical excellence to deliver cost-effective, robust and buildable solutions.

The role

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you’ll support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction.

Working closely with civil engineers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings and design information for a variety of schemes, with a particular focus on residential developments.

This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys the technical detail of infrastructure design, takes pride in producing quality work and wants to build on their experience within a growing consultancy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and developing highway, drainage and infrastructure drawings using relevant design software.
• Preparing technical drawings, layouts, sections, details and supporting design information for residential and other development projects.
• Supporting the design of roads, drainage systems, levels, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
• Assisting engineers with projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical submissions and information required for planning, approvals and adoption processes.
• Coordinating with civil engineers, structural engineers, transport consultants and other project stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Supporting the preparation of drawings and information associated with Section 278, Section 38, Section 185 and Section 104 agreements.

About you

You’ll be a proactive and enthusiastic Civil Engineering Technician with a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in civil engineering and infrastructure design.

You’ll enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in producing accurate technical information and be keen to develop your experience across a variety of projects.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience working in a UK civil engineering design consultancy or a similar infrastructure design environment.
• Experience producing technical drawings for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly residential developments.
• Good working knowledge of highway and drainage design principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, WinDes or equivalent software being advantageous.
• An understanding of relevant highway and drainage standards, specifications and adoption requirements.
• Familiarity with Section 278, Section 38, Section 185 and Section 104 agreements, or a willingness to develop your knowledge in these areas.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-presented technical drawings.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other members of a project team.
• A positive, practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

You may already be an established Civil Engineering Technician looking for a new challenge, or a developing technician keen to broaden your experience and take the next step in your career. Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic about producing high-quality work and contributing to the success of a growing team.

• Competitive salary: £28,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience, with scope to discuss this with the right candidate.
• Flexible holiday allowance: Supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme: Helping you plan for the future.
• Hybrid working: Flexibility to balance office collaboration with working remotely.
• Interesting and challenging projects: Contribute to a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across different sectors.
• Technical development: Build your expertise in highway, drainage and infrastructure design while working alongside experienced engineers.
• Career progression: Develop your skills and progress within an established and growing consultancy.
• A growing team: Play an important role in the continued development of the Bristol Civil Engineering team.
• A supportive working environment: Join a friendly, collaborative practice that values technical excellence, fresh ideas and professional development.

If you’re looking to join a consultancy where you can develop your technical skills, contribute to meaningful projects and build a long-term career in civil engineering, we’d love to hear from you.