Senior/Principal Civil Technician

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary up to £65k

Pension contributions up to 5%

BUPA health scheme

EAP

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in London seeks a Senior / Principal Civil Technician to lead detailed drawings for residential infrastructure. Based in Southwark with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office), you will deliver technical documentation, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality project delivery.

You will apply Site 3D tools to design highways, drainage and SuDS schemes, support adoption submissions and maintain design standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Civil Technician in residential infrastructure projects.
• Strong skills in Site 3D and detailed design drawings.
• Understanding of highways, drainage and SuDS principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for residential infrastructure projects.
• Use Site 3D to support design and project delivery.
• Design highways, drainage, and SuDS schemes.
• Assist with adoption and long-term maintenance submissions.
• Mentor junior technicians and support staff.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to high technical standards.

Skills

Site 3D

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Residential infrastructure

Tools

Site 3D

Job description

Senior / Principal Civil Technician

Location: Southwark, London

Salary: Up to £65k

Full-Time | Hybrid Working (Min 2 days in the office per week)

An established and trusted civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in London is looking for a Senior / Principal Civil Technician to join their growing team. With a strong focus on residential projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading technical role in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, work closely with engineers and project teams, and contribute directly to high-quality residential developments. You'll be part of a friendly team that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

As a Senior / Principal Civil Technician, you will:

• Deliver detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for residential infrastructure projects
• Use Site 3D to support design and project delivery
• Contribute to the design of highways, drainage, and SuDS schemes
• Assist with adoption and long-term maintenance submissions
• Mentor and guide junior technicians and support staff
• Work closely with engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to high technical standards

What You'll Need

• Proven experience as a Civil Technician in residential infrastructure projects
• Strong skills in Site 3D
• Experience producing detailed design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Understanding of highways, drainage, and SuDS design principles
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work independently
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery

Benefits

• Salary up to £65k for the right candidate
• Hybrid working and flexible options
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing after 3 years)
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• BUPA health scheme, income protection, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Quarterly company social events
• Support with professional development

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Civil Technician to take the next step in their career, working on diverse residential projects in a collaborative consultancy.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.