Senior Civil Technician

Curtins; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday lodges

Training & development

Investors in People Platinum

Job summary

Curtins in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Civil Technician to join our expanding team. You will produce high-quality civil drawings and models, coordinate with engineers and other disciplines, and help deliver a wide range of building projects.

You should be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and have UK project experience. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, follow BIM standards, and support information sharing with external partners.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience producing civil drawings and models for projects in the UK.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with engineers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, accurate Autodesk Civil 3D models, AutoCAD drawings and details to support the design and construction of below‑ground drainage, SuDS features, levels and external works and highways.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, sections, details and schedules across a range of different projects, from early‑stage feasibility, through planning, statutory approvals, tender and construction.
• Work closely with Civil Engineers and in‑house Structural and Geotechnical colleagues to help deliver coordinated design information.
• Assist with design coordination by sharing information with external Architects, MEP Engineers and Contractors.
• Follow established BIM standards, workflows and protocols, helping to ensure consistency across project outputs.
• Support contractors regarding drawing information queries, information sharing and transfer and clarifications during the construction period.
• Manage day‑to‑day tasks effectively, maintaining quality and meeting agreed deadlines.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

UK civil drawings

BIM principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Workload management

Drainage & SuDS knowledge

4Projects

Dalux

Asite

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Tools

4Projects

Dalux

Asite

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins is an employee‑owned and award‑winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone. The team includes active members of ICE and IStructE, with experienced staff able to support professional development, training and career progression. Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Civil Technician to join our expanding team in our Cardiff office. You will play a key role in producing high‑quality civil drawings and models, coordinating with engineers and other disciplines, and contributing to the smooth delivery of a wide variety of building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce clear, accurate Autodesk Civil 3D models, AutoCAD drawings and details to support the design and construction of below‑ground drainage, SuDS features, levels and external works and highways.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, sections, details and schedules across a range of different projects, from early‑stage feasibility, through planning, statutory approvals, tender and construction.
• Work closely with Civil Engineers and in‑house Structural and Geotechnical colleagues to help deliver coordinated design information.
• Assist with design coordination by sharing information with external Architects, MEP Engineers and Contractors.
• Follow established BIM standards, workflows and protocols, helping to ensure consistency across project outputs.
• Support contractors regarding drawing information queries, information sharing and transfer and clarifications during the construction period.
• Manage day‑to‑day tasks effectively, maintaining quality and meeting agreed deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience producing civil drawings and models for projects in the UK.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working with engineers and external design partners.
• Understanding of BIM principles and coordinated model processes.
• Ability to organise your own workload and deliver work to deadlines.
• Good construction knowledge, including below‑ground infrastructure coordination.
• General understanding of drainage systems, SuDS, external works and highway works, to inform good modelling and drawing practice.
• Experience using Common Data Environments such as 4Projects, Dalux, Asite and others.

Desirable

• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or similar collaborative BIM tools.
• Awareness of ISO 19650 roles, responsibilities and processes.
• Motivation to continue developing your technical skills, progress your career, be an active part of team improvements and technical mentoring of junior technicians.
• Awareness of drainage modelling software on a drawing, model integration and model export basis.

The Extras

Industry‑leading benefits – including 5 * Holiday Lodges! Award‑winning training and development programmes. Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our Employee Extras. We are an Investors in People – Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1 % of IIP accredited organisations! To find out more about us, check out Curtins' News & Views.