Engineering Technician

Cala Consulting Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm based in Belfast is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to support a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills and at least 3 years of experience in a consulting environment. Responsibilities include preparing drawings and coordinating with engineers and external stakeholders. This role offers opportunities to work on diverse and rewarding projects.

Benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Attention to accuracy in drawing and detailing.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans and construction drawings.
• Assist Engineers with design calculations.
• Liaise with Engineers and Contractors for design coordination.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong technical drawing skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Technician

Cala Consulting are recruiting for a Civil Engineering Technician for their Belfast based client. The company are an independent consulting engineering practice providing Civil, Structural and Fire Engineering services throughout the UK and Ireland.

The company & the opportunity

This consultancy delivers a wide range of engineering services including:

• Structural and civil design of buildings, bridges and infrastructure
• Ground investigation procurement and foundation design
• Civil engineering design of external works such as roads, pavings, earthworks, retaining walls, drainage and SUDS
• Sports pitch design (natural and synthetic)
• Fire safety strategy and performance-based fire engineering
• Nonlinear finite element modelling and 3D design using AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D
• Project management, contract management and statutory approvals

As part of their ongoing growth, they are now seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong CAD skills to work closely with a team of five engineers on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

The role & skills required

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Civil Engineering Technician will provide technical support and be responsible for producing high quality drawings and designs.

Duties will include:

• Preparing site plans, general arrangements, and construction drawings
• Detailing foul and storm drainage, roads, pavings and earthworks
• Assisting Engineers with design calculations and reports
• Preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Liaising with Engineers, Architects and Contractors to ensure design coordination
• Supporting statutory approval and planning application submissions
• Maintaining drawing registers and ensuring compliance with company standards

Experience and qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience working in a consulting engineering environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD essential
• Strong technical drawing and detailing skills with attention to accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines when supporting multiple engineers
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with confidence to liaise with external stakeholders

Benefits

• pension