Civil Engineering Technician: Drainage & SuDS Design (Hybrid)

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

22 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Flexible holiday trading

ICE professional development

Job summary

Build Maintain Recruit Limited in Somerset seeks a Civil Engineering Technician specializing in drainage and infrastructure design. You will work on a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments, delivering projects from concept to construction.

The role offers hybrid working with at least 3 days in the office, a pathway from technician to engineer, mentoring via ICE, and structured technical training to support career development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Civil Engineering Technician or CAD Technician.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience or knowledge of drainage design and SuDS.
• HND or relevant Civil Engineering qualification.
• Understanding of construction drawings and site processes.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience with Causeway drainage software is useful; pumping stations, rising mains, or wastewater treatment knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Preparing detailed drainage designs for foul and surface water systems.
• Designing SuDS, including gravity and pumped networks.
• Supporting the design of highways, infrastructure and related civil works.
• Preparing construction drawings, technical details, sections and earthworks assessments.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers and architects.
• Assisting with technical approvals and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HND Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway drainage

Job description

Build Maintain Recruit Limited in Somerset seeks a Civil Engineering Technician specializing in drainage and infrastructure design. You will work on a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments, delivering projects from concept to construction.

The role offers hybrid working with at least 3 days in the office, a pathway from technician to engineer, mentoring via ICE, and structured technical training to support career development.