Senior Civil Technician - CAD & 3D Design Lead

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Fareham is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineering Technician to support engineers on various infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and strong AutoCAD skills, along with a collaborative mindset. This role includes detailed design responsibilities and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive team environment. Benefits include a company bonus scheme, annual appraisals, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Annual appraisal and salary review

Private healthcare

24 days annual leave + birthday off

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday purchase/sell scheme

Payment of a professional membership

Supportive team culture with clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a civil engineering technician.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred).
• Background in highways (S278/S38), drainage, and residential development design.
• Experience with 3D software such as Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS (preferred).
• Proven experience supporting multi-phase or large development sites (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil engineering drawings for drainage and highways.
• Develop construction detail databases and maintain drawing standards.
• Undertake quality checks on drawings ensuring CAD standards are followed.
• Draft bespoke design details from engineer sketches or specifications.

Skills

Experience as a civil engineering technician

Strong AutoCAD skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Site3D

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Fareham is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineering Technician to support engineers on various infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and strong AutoCAD skills, along with a collaborative mindset. This role includes detailed design responsibilities and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive team environment. Benefits include a company bonus scheme, annual appraisals, and private healthcare.