Civil Technician

Penguin Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Collaborative environment

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Colchester is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to support design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across the UK. Salary up to £35,000, DOE, and the role offers opportunities to work on diverse schemes.

You will prepare detailed drawings in AutoCAD, assist with drainage and roads design, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and architects to develop practical solutions while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Civil Engineering Technician within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D or MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage is advantageous.
• Understanding of drainage design, highways layouts and infrastructure works.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil drawings using AutoCAD and related software.
• Assist with the design of roads, drainage and external works.
• Produce technical drawings and documentation for planning and construction stages.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop design solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, clients and other consultants.
• Ensure drawings comply with design standards and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician - Consultancy | Colchester

Salary up to £35,000

A well-established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy in Colchester is looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join its collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician to contribute to a variety of exciting infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

The Civil Engineering Technician role

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will support the engineering team in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes, working on projects including residential developments, commercial sites, and public sector infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of this Civils Technician role

• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD (and other relevant design software)
• Assist with the design of roads, drainage, and external works
• Produce technical drawings and documentation for planning and construction stages
• Work closely with engineers and project teams to develop design solutions
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and other consultants
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant design standards and regulations

Requirements

• Experience working as a Civil Engineering Technician within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (experience with Civil 3D or MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage advantageous)
• Understanding of drainage design, highways layouts, and infrastructure works
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Location

Colchester, Essex