Civil Technician

Anderselite; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Technician in Wakefield to produce detailed designs for highways and drainage networks. You will develop ground models and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality design outputs. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of civil engineering experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role offers competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in civil engineering or development infrastructure.
• Strong capability in ground modelling, levels design and earthworks assessment.
• Experience preparing drawings, calculations and civils details to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs for highways, drainage networks, and external works.
• Develop 3D ground models and site-wide infrastructure layouts.
• Support senior engineers in preparing design reports and planning submissions.

Skills

Ground modelling

Levels design

Earthworks assessment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

PDS Flow

Job description

️ Civil Technician - Wakefield

Wakefield (Hybrid / Office-Based)

£35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits (DOE)

About the Opportunity

I'm recruiting for a Civil Technician to join a growing civil engineering consultancy in Wakefield. They specialise in development infrastructure, highways, drainage, and earthworks design across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on design work, solving technical challenges, and seeing projects progress from concept through to completion. If you want to grow your career in a supportive team that invests in your development, this could be a perfect fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing detailed designs for highways, drainage networks, external works, levels and earthworks.
• Developing 3D ground models, cut/fill analysis and site‑wide infrastructure layouts.
• Using software such as Civil 3D, PDS, Flow/Infodrainage (or similar) to prepare engineering drawings, calculations and digital models.
• Supporting senior engineers in preparing design reports, technical notes and planning submissions.
• Collaborating closely with structural, geotechnical and planning colleagues to deliver coordinated design outputs.
• Ensuring designs meet current standards (DMRB, SuDS, LPA requirements, NHBC guidance, etc).
• Contributing to site appraisals, feasibility work and pre‑application support where required.
• Attending occasional site visits, inspections and design meetings.
• Playing an active part in driving quality, accuracy and best practice within the team.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in civil engineering or development infrastructure.
• Strong capability in ground modelling, levels design and earthworks assessment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and either PDS Flow / Infodrainage (or equivalent software).
• Experience preparing drawings, calculations and civils details to a high standard.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and confidence working with colleagues and clients.
• A minimum of Level 4 BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering (or higher qualification).
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with good attention to detail.
• Engineers working toward EngTech or IEng status will also be encouraged and supported.

Why Apply?

• Work on a wide variety of development and infrastructure projects in the region.
• Join a close-knit and experienced team who will help you progress.
• Continue building your software and design skills in a supportive environment.
• Develop toward Engineer or Senior Technician level with ongoing mentoring.
• Be part of a company that values quality, collaboration and genuine engineering thinking.

Interested?

If you're a Civil Technician or Civil Engineer looking for your next step in Wakefield, I'd love to discuss this role confidentially.

Sam Wakley
Recruitment Consultant - Civil & Structural Engineering
Anderselite | Connecting People with Purpose