Civil Technician

Skilled Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Skilled Careers seeks a Civil Technician to join a London-based design consultancy. You will prepare detailed civil drawings, work with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and assist in roads, drainage and site infrastructure design. The role offers hybrid working from London and exposure to diverse infrastructure projects.

We value accuracy, collaboration with engineers, and the ability to deliver within deadlines. UK design standards familiarity is advantageous; HNC/HND in civil engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing civil drawings to a high standard.
• Ability to interpret surveys, calculations and specifications.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings and documentation for infrastructure projects.
• Produce and amend drawings using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Assist with design and detailing of roads, drainage, earthworks, pavements and external works.
• Prepare layouts, sections, profiles and construction details.
• Coordinate drawings with architects, structural, utilities and other design information.

Skills

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interpreting drawings

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Technician

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Civil Technician to join our growing London-based design consultancy. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced civil engineers, infrastructure specialists and other design professionals, contributing to the delivery of a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Technician looking to develop their technical skills and gain experience across a variety of projects within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings and technical documentation for infrastructure and development projects.
• Produce and amend drawings using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Assist with the design and detailing of:
  • Roads and highways
  • Drainage and sewerage systems
  • Earthworks and levels
  • Pavements
  • External works and site infrastructure
• Prepare engineering layouts, long sections, cross sections, profiles and construction details.
• Work from engineers' calculations, design information, surveys and project specifications to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Assist engineers with the preparation of design packages for planning, technical approval and construction.
• Coordinate civil engineering drawings with architectural, structural, utilities and other design information.
• Review drawings and designs to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements.
• Liaise with engineers and other members of the project team to resolve technical and drawing-related issues.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules, specifications and other project documentation where required.
• Maintain drawing standards, templates and document control procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD and design processes within the consultancy.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Civil Technician, CAD Technician or similar role within a civil engineering consultancy or related environment.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and construction methods.
• Experience producing technical engineering drawings to a high standard.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Ability to interpret engineering information, drawings, surveys and specifications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience in highways, drainage, infrastructure or residential/commercial development.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and guidance, such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption and/or relevant local authority requirements.
• Experience working with topographical surveys, point clouds or utility information.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using drainage design software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical capability.
• Hybrid working with a London-based office.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Support for professional and technical development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Training and development opportunities, including support towards relevant professional qualifications where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically minded, organised and keen to develop their career within civil engineering consultancy. You will take pride in producing accurate, high-quality drawings and will be comfortable working to project deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

You should be a proactive team player with a willingness to learn and develop your technical knowledge. Experience within the UK civil engineering and development sector is advantageous, but we are also interested in candidates with strong technical ability and a genuine interest in developing within the consultancy environment.

About the Company

We are a London-based design consultancy specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure design, working with developers, architects, contractors and other professional consultants to deliver practical and efficient engineering solutions.

Our projects cover a range of sectors and development types, providing our team with the opportunity to work on technically varied and challenging schemes from concept through to detailed design and construction