Civil Technician

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering design firm is seeking a Technician to join their team in England. The role includes assisting with technical drawings, using software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and supporting the design of infrastructure elements. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to continuous professional development and quality assurance in their work. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from residential buildings to large commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Encouraged to attend continuous professional development training.
• Participation in mandatory training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing technical drawings and design calculations.
• Use AutoCAD and other software for detailed design drawings.
• Support design process for civil engineering infrastructure.
• Produce clear engineering documents and support reviews.
• Assist in client meetings and site visits as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microdrainage

PDS

Job description

This role is with a client who provide a design and detailing service for a wide range of clients and schemes both locally and nationally. Their diverse portfolio includes multi-storey residential blocks, new housing schemes, schools and commercial developments ranging from small individual projects up to multi-million-pound schemes.
Responsibilities and duties
Working within a civils team of Senior Engineers, Engineers and Technicians, the role will be varied and will include:
Technical support: Assisting in the preparation of technical drawings, design calculations, and other related documentation (e.g. drawing registers) for civil engineering schemes.
Drafting, detailing and modelling: Using AutoCAD and other design software to produce detailed design drawings and models.
Design development: Support the design process for infrastructure elements of a civil engineering scheme such as roads, drainage and earthworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Quality assurance: Produce clear, well-presented drawings and other engineering documents and support the review and checking of drawings to ensure they meet internal quality standards.
Client liaison: Occasionally assist in client meetings and design team meetings, presentations, and reporting as directed by senior team members.
Site visits: Attend site visits under the supervision of senior team members to obtain site information and inspect progress of schemes (as required).
Continuous learning: Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance technical skills, industry knowledge and understanding of role.

Qualifications and training
Technicians will be encouraged to attend continuous professional development training offered to all employees by both internal and external trainers. Technicians will also be required to attend mandatory training provided.
Software
Technicians will have the opportunity to work on various industry software including;
AutoCAD (including Vehicle Tracking) - for drafting and detailing
Civil 3D - for 3D ground and road modelling
Microdrainage - for drainage design
PDS - for road design, drainage design, traffic sign design and road marking design