Senior Civil Technician

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Technician in Welwyn Garden City to join a leading construction consultancy. You will produce 3D engineering design models and drawings, coordinate civil designs, and ensure outputs meet UK standards and client specs.

You will mentor junior staff, manage design tasks, and contribute from concept design through project delivery with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highway, utilities and drainage design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or EngTech or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate detailed civil engineering designs using Autodesk Civil 3D and other 3D design software.
• Prepare highway, utilities and drainage designs in line with current standards.
• Use specialist software such as Autodesk Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage (WinDes).
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients and contractors.
• Work with senior/junior staff to deliver outputs within timescales.
• Review, check and validate your own work before submission for accuracy and quality.

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Vehicle Tracking

MicroDrainage WinDes

Job description

Senior Civil Technician

Salary Range: £37,000 to £50,000

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

TEC Partners are partnered with a leading construction consultancy with expertise in structural and civil engineering. Their services cover structural engineering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), civil engineering and infrastructure design across a wide range of sectors.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Senior Civil Technician to play an important part in preparing design models and drawings.

You will produce 3D engineering design models and drawing plans, assist with technical approval submissions and prepare construction details, with plenty of variety day to day. You will also manage design coordination, keep project documentation accurate, and make sure outputs meet UK standards, relevant codes and client specifications.

The role needs excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams, from concept design through to project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate detailed civil engineering designs using Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant 3D design software
• Prepare highway, utilities and drainage designs in line with current standards and best practice
• Use specialist software such as Autodesk Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage (WinDes), or equivalent packages, where required
• Liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants and contractors
• Work with senior and junior staff to deliver high-quality design outputs within agreed timescales
• Mentor and support junior technicians, including day-to-day guidance and help towards professional qualifications
• Review, check and validate your own work before submission, ensuring accuracy, compliance and quality

Requirements

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. EngTech)
• Proven experience in highway, utilities and drainage design principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D or similar 3D design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Able to manage your workload, meet deadlines and take ownership of design tasks
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design teams and helping develop junior staff
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and build technical skills

Desirable

• Experience with Autodesk Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage (WinDes), or equivalent drainage and modelling software