Structural Technician

Civic group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible core hours 10:30–16:30

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Rail cards

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Job summary

Civic is seeking a Structural Technician to contribute to a range of UK building projects, delivering drawings and BIM models while upholding Civic CAD/BIM standards. You will work with Engineers and design teams, developing coordinated information and supporting CPD initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a flexible hybrid working pattern with 3 studio days per week. A strong focus on accuracy, communication, and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering design studio.
• Civil/Structural Engineering HNC qualified.
• Proficient with BIM modelling and drawing production.
• Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and IMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil/structural drawings and BIM models.
• Self-check drawings/models and ensure quality.
• Coordinate drawings/models with design teams internal/external.
• Transact documents to external parties and manage related records.
• Support Engineers and mentor Apprentices/Technicians.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Graphic communication

Attention to detail

IT and software skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Civic CAD/BIM standards

Drawing/modelling software knowledge

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering HNC

Tools

Autodesk Suite

Causeway Flow

Job description

Civic is a team of system thinkers in the built environment, creating positive impact for people, places and the planet.

We want our work to have a positive impact on the environment — helping people to live healthier, happier lives while respecting natural limits. We build without destroying, explore without exploiting, and seek to reuse rather than just consume. Above all, we listen, learn, and aim to create a lasting legacy.

Thriving together, today we have a team of over 200 members working across the UK, all united by our creative belief, bringing art and science together to solve problems. Our award-winning practice has studios in Manchester, London, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin

As a Structural Technician, you will be contributing to either or both:

• the delivery of a variety of building projects across the UK, across a range of sectors including residential, education and commercial development and regeneration.

• contributing to projects which include large scale urban extensions, urban regeneration schemes, high street and public realm renewal, and civil engineering associated with building structures.

Your role will be primarily focused on the production of drawings and models and the development and maintenance of coordinated drawing standards in conjunction with the wider Civic Engineers’ technician team.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and high profile private and public sector clients and collaborators.

Day-to-day task and expectations

Technical

• Civil and/or Structural engineering BIM modelling using BIM compatible programmes suitable to discipline. These include but not limited to the full Autodesk Suite of programmes & Causeway Flow.
• Preparing and self-checking drawings/ models
• Coordinating drawings/models with the internal/ external design teams
• Undertaking internal and external training
• Assisting Engineering Technicians
• Transmitting documents to external parties and management of associated documentation
• Compliance with the duties of Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015
• Compliance with the practice IMS

Managerial

• Liaising and reviewing production of information with Engineers on a project-by-project basis
• Guiding Apprentice/Junior Technicians
• Behaviour and Professional Commitment
• Participation in Civic Academy and other CPD opportunities
• Maintaining a record of your CPD and a Development Action Plan
• Demonstrating behaviour consistent with Civic’s Values and contributing to the progress of the organisation
• Actively working towards professional accreditation

Experience/Qualifications Required

• Experience of working in an engineering design studio
• Civil/Structural Engineering HNC qualified

Skills/Competencies

• Good written and verbal skills
• Good graphical communication skills
• Displays attention to detail
• Good IT and software skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of the CDM 2015 regulations
• Good team working capabilities
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Good knowledge of Civic CAD/ BIM Standards documents
• Good knowledge of drawing/modelling software as appropriate

Our Values

• Be Collaborative – Engage with other and collaborate positively
• Be Curious – Master your current role, seek and share knowledge and expertise
• Be Helpful - Demonstrate professionalism, willingly take on new responsibilities without necessarily being asked
• Be Passionate – Take ownership of your role and support others to achieve success in theirs
• Be Ingenious – Find ways to get results by adapting and innovating

• A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level
• Flexibility. Our core hours are between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish!
• Hybrid working. Most of our full-time employees come into the studio 3 days a week
• Generous holidays! 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees). An extra day when you reach 3 years’ service, and another at 5 years!
• Holiday options. Buy or sell a week of holiday each year, or create a sabbatical pot by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years to take a month off on year 4!
• Enhanced Family Leave. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay, plus 2 days paid dependency leave and 1 weeks paid carers leave
• Wellbeing support. Mental health first aider support, mindfulness sessions and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health benefits. Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, Gym discounts and free Eye tests
• Sick Pay. 4 weeks enhanced sick leave, plus 2 mental wellness days
• DEI network. An established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities, plus 2 days of paid volunteering leave each year to support causes close to your heart
• Professional Development. Paid professional memberships, 2 days paid study leave (+ extra for exams), Chartership Preparation Courses, Chartership completion bonus, in-house ‘Civic Academy’ training, Management Development Programmes and a Mentorship programme for all employees
• Financial benefits. Access to our HMRC friendly Workplace Nursery scheme, plus enrolment to our workplace pension scheme
• Sustainable travel. Season Ticket Loans & National Rail Cards, plus two salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and cycling facilities at all our studios (showers, bike racks etc).