Structural Technician

Tetra Tech; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Belfast is seeking a Structural Technician to produce accurate drawings and models, supporting engineers across UK projects. You will apply BIM workflows and CAD standards while delivering high-quality outputs with close collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Belfast, this role offers a hybrid working pattern with three days in the office, enabling strong teamwork and continuous professional development in structural detailing and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit for structural drawings.
• Experience with BIM coordination and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of CAD standards and document control processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce general arrangement and detailed structural drawings.
• Model and drawings to support engineers from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to reinforced concrete detailing where applicable.
• Maintain CAD/BIM standards and project documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Documentation control

Structural detailing

Education

HND in Engineering or Construction-related discipline

Job description

Join our Belfast Structural Engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the UK and beyond. If you're a technically skilled Structural Technician looking to work on diverse, challenging schemes within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, this is an opportunity to develop your expertise while making a real impact.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Structural Technician, you'll support the delivery of structural engineering projects by producing accurate technical drawings and models that help bring designs to life. Working closely with engineers, you'll apply industry standards, BIM processes and company procedures to deliver high-quality outputs across a varied project portfolio.

Your Impact in this Position

Your technical expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction. By producing precise drawings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high quality standards, you'll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and on time while continuously developing your own technical capability.

Technical Drawing & Modelling

Produce accurate general arrangement and detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. Interpret engineering briefs and create structural details from design information.

BIM & Digital Engineering

Work within BIM environments, supporting project coordination and clash detection using Navisworks. Follow CAD standards, document control procedures and digital workflows.

Structural Knowledge

Apply sound knowledge of common structural materials, construction methods and detailing. Contribute to reinforced concrete detailing where applicable.

Project Delivery

Take ownership of allocated work, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery. Coordinate effectively with engineers and wider project teams.

Collaboration & Professionalism

Build positive working relationships through clear communication and teamwork. Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

HND (or equivalent) in Engineering or a Construction-related discipline, with experience as a Structural Technician in an engineering environment. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, document control processes and structural detailing is essential. Experience with CADS RC is advantageous.

Based in our Belfast office, you'll work as part of a collaborative structural engineering team delivering projects across the UK and internationally. This role offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week in the office (subject to business and project requirements), providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role