Civil Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Technician. You will manage project documentation, prepare complex models, and coordinate designs across infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction practices and experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction practices, details, methods, and materials.
• Solid grasp of the design team process including work stages and technical approval processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Managing and controlling project documentation.
• Preparing 3D levels and earthworks models.
• Developing highway alignments and technical submission packages.
• Designing external works, drainage, and SuDS layouts.
• Coordinating with relevant parties on utilities and designs.
• Producing construction details, schedules, and specifications.

Skills

Construction practices

Design team process

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Tools

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Technician looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a deep understanding of construction and design processes?

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing team in Cardiff.

As a Senior Civil Engineering Technician, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality designs and contributing to the success of diverse infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and controlling project documentation, utilizing project portals and common data environments.
• Preparing 3D levels and earthworks models, contributing to spatial and levels design, including creating 3D drainage models and managing information exchange between various modelling software (e.g., InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, Revit).
• Developing highway alignments, sections, schedules, details, and technical submission packages.
• Designing, drawing, and detailing external works, drainage, and SuDS layouts, including scheduling.
• Identifying below-ground utilities and obstruction constraints, coordinating with relevant parties, and resolving clashes.
• Producing construction details, schedules, and specifications.
• Creating 2D drawings and updating them based on comments and queries from authorities and contractors.
• Delegating drawing tasks to junior technicians and coordinating with other design inputs.
• Engaging with clients, contractors, design teams, and approving authorities to share and obtain information, and to resolve drawing-related matters.
• Advising on and monitoring timescales for technician task completion.

You Will Assist With

• Standards & Quality Assurance
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff on drawing and technical matters.
• Resource planning and providing valuable feedback.
• Monitoring and resolving incoming site queries, design team queries, and requests.
• Preparation of comprehensive technical submission packages (e.g., highways S278/38/50 & sewers S104/185, SAB).

About You

• A strong understanding of construction practices, details, methods, and materials.
• A solid grasp of the design team process, including work stages, typical deliverables, parties involved, and technical approval processes.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D. InfoDrainage is preferred but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantecwere awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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