Senior Technician

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural design consultancy near Fareham is seeking an experienced Senior Technician. You will be responsible for collation and development of construction details, performing quality checks, and producing design drawings. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, particularly in highways and drainage for residential developments. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including a bonus scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Eye test

Social events

Career development

Payment of subscriptions

Employee referral scheme

Annual flu jabs

Home working

Dress down days

Sick pay

Bike to work scheme

Birthday off

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in a technician role using AutoCAD.
• Project experience with highways and drainage, particularly residential developments.
• Varied experience working on engineering schemes at various project stages.

Responsibilities

• Collate and develop construction details databases.
• Undertake quality checks on drawings produced within the team.
• Produce high quality design drawings based on engineer designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Site3D

3D design software

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

Overview

Senior Technician — Hampshire

Our client, a successful civil and structural design consultancy based near Fareham, are seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join the team in Hampshire.

Skills & Experience Required

• 6+ years’ experience in a technician role using AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
• Project experience with highways (S278/38 included) and drainage, particularly residential developments (essential)
• Project experience on large scale multi-phase developments (preferred)
• Experience with 3D design software such as Site3D, Civil 3D or PDS (preferred)
• Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects on civil engineering aspects of residential, commercial, and retirement/care schemes
• Varied experience working on engineering schemes at various stages of the project process, including planning stages and working drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• The ability to demonstrate strong collaborative skills, whilst working effectively within a civil engineering team to support project delivery and ensure seamless coordination
• A high level of attention to detail
• A pro-active and accountable approach to work and tasks

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the collation and ongoing development of construction details databases
• Undertake quality checks on drawings produced within the team
• Aid in the development of design solutions
• Produce high quality and fit-for-purpose design drawings based on designs undertaken by engineers
• Draft construction details and bespoke designs based on sketches or work undertaken by engineers
• Support civil engineers through the drafting of technical design drawings
• Ensuring that project and client-specific CAD standards are adhered to across drawings and documents produced
• Maintain large scale site wide drawings such as combined topographical surveys, title plan compilations etc.
• Develop and maintain engineering key and legend templates
• Work within a Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes
• Work in a design office, with regular exposure to developers, architects and local authorities
• Co-operate with the Quality Management System (QMS) through undertaking administrative activities
• Support our regional offices and other departments through knowledge sharing

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Eye test
• Social events
• Career development
• Payment of subscriptions
• Employee referral scheme
• Annual flu jabs
• Home working
• Dress down days
• Sick pay
• Bike to work scheme
• Birthday off

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