Development Planning Highway Technician

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting on behalf of a specialist highways consultancy for a Development Planning Highway Technician on a contract basis in Greater London. You will produce accurate CAD drawings and technical plans for highway and infrastructure schemes, working from engineers' designs and project specifications.

The role requires experience in highway CAD, development planning principles and the ability to work both independently and as part of a project team, ensuring drawings comply with

Qualifications

• Experience as Highway Technician, CAD Technician or similar in the highways sector.
• Proficient in CAD software and the production of technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of highway design and development planning principles.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing highway and transport-related drawings using CAD software.
• Supporting development planning and infrastructure design projects.
• Producing detailed technical plans, layouts and associated documentation.
• Working from engineers' designs, technical information and project specifications.
• Updating drawings in line with design changes and client requirements.
• Collaborating with engineers, transport planners and project teams.
• Ensuring drawings are accurate, clearly presented and compliant with relevant standards.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Highway design knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client, a specialist consultancy in the highways and transport planning sector, is seeking a Development Planning Highway Technician to support development planning projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on producing accurate technical drawings and CAD documentation for highway and infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing highway and transport-related drawings using CAD software
• Supporting development planning and infrastructure design projects
• Producing detailed technical plans, layouts and associated documentation
• Working from engineers' designs, technical information and project specifications
• Updating drawings in line with design changes and client requirements
• Collaborating with engineers, transport planners and project teams
• Ensuring drawings are accurate, clearly presented and compliant with relevant standards

Job Requirements:

• Experience working as a Highway Technician, CAD Technician or similar role within the highways sector
• Strong knowledge of highway design and development planning principles
• Proficiency in CAD software and the production of technical drawings
• Understanding of highway layouts, access arrangements and infrastructure plans
• Good attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team

Contract Details:

This is a contract opportunity supporting development planning and highways projects within a professional consultancy environment.