Senior Civil Engineering Technician

Emtech Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineering Technician in Hampshire. The role requires at least 5 years' experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a proven ability to deliver technical drawings for civil engineering projects. Successful candidates will be involved in various residential and infrastructure developments, ensuring quality standards throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a technician role.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (essential).
• Experience working collaboratively with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain high-quality design drawings.
• Produce construction details based on engineer input.
• Support engineers in the production of technical drawings.

Skills

Experience in technician role

Proficient in AutoCAD

Experience in design and delivery of highways and drainage

Strong communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and accountable

Tools

Site3D

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineering Technician – Location: Hampshire. Salary: 35k - 45k dependent on experience.

Emtech are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineering Technician to join an established design team. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality technical drawings and supporting engineers across a broad range of civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on residential and infrastructure developments.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a technician role.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (essential).
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of highways (including S278/S38) and drainage schemes for residential developments.
• Experience working collaboratively with local authorities, developers, and architects on civil engineering aspects of residential, commercial, and care/retirement schemes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and accountable approach to work.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience on large-scale, multi-phase developments.
• Proficiency in Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS.
• Experience supporting projects throughout all stages, from planning through to working drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain high-quality design drawings in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Produce construction details and bespoke design solutions based on engineer input and sketches.
• Support civil engineers in the production of technical drawings for drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes.
• Undertake quality assurance checks on drawings produced within the team.
• Ensure adherence to CAD standards across all outputs.
• Manage and maintain large-scale drawings, including combined topographical surveys and title plan compilations.
• Develop and maintain construction detail databases, key/legend templates, and standard resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including developers, architects, and local authorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support regional offices and departments through knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.