Senior Civil and Structural Technician

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Civil & Structural Technician to work on cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects. The role involves delivering high-quality design packages, mentoring staff, and advancing BIM practices. Candidates should have a HNC/HND in Civil Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D. Benefits include competitive salary, company car, pension plan, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Professional development

Qualifications

• Must have HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D is essential.
• Must be eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality design packages for energy infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior staff and lead CAD technicians.
• Advance BIM practices across the department.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D

Strong knowledge of steel, timber, concrete, RC detailing

Ability to produce 2D and 3D civil and structural deliverables

Eligibility for security clearance

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering with ICE/EngTech TMICE or TIStructE accreditation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

Power Up Your Career

Are you ready to make a real impact in the Power sector? We are looking for a Senior Civil & Structural Technician to join our Manchester team and help deliver high-quality, technically robust design packages for energy infrastructure projects that are shaping the future.

In this role, you will work alongside a committed team of engineers and technicians on medium-sized projects, using the latest industry-standard software and information management techniques. You will take ownership of the quality and completeness of all drawn information, manage document control, and lead CAD technicians while mentoring junior staff. You will also play a key role in advancing BIM practices across the department.

What You’ll Bring

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering with ICE/EngTech TMICE or TIStructE accreditation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D; Revit experience is a plus
• Ability to produce 2D and 3D civil and structural deliverables from concept to detailed design
• Strong knowledge of steel, timber, concrete, RC detailing, infrastructure, and earthworks
• Eligibility for security clearance and airside pass applications
• Full UK driving licence

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge projects in the Power sector with niche clients
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Access BakerHicks’ wider network of engineers and technicians to share ideas and grow professionally

Ready to energise your career? Apply now and be part of something powerful.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.