Civil Engineering Technician

We are a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a civil engineering technician role to support a wide variety of engineering work in an expanding team.

DUTIES

• Be responsible for the collation and ongoing development of a construction details database,
• Undertake quality checks on all drawings produced within the team,
• Support civil engineers through the drafting of technical design drawings,
• Ensuring that project specific BIM standards are adhered to across all drawings and documents produced,
• Maintain large scale site wide drawings such as combined topographical surveys, title plan compilations etc.
• Develop and maintain engineering keys and legends specific to the project stage,
• Collate project specifications in liaison with the civil engineers.
• Ensuring client drawing output specific requirements are met,
• Work within a Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, S278/S38 schemes, and the management of the corresponding sectional applications such as S104/98/185.
• 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.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5+ years’ experience in a technician role using AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
• Project experience on large scale multi-phase developments,
• 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

You must have the ability to:

• 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,
• Aid in the development of design solutions.

You must have:

• Strong time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Experience with 3D design software such as Site3D, Civil 3D or PDS is preferred

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Appraisal and Salary Review
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus Scheme
• A friendly and interactive team on hand to ensure a supportive environment and fast progression
• Exposure to some of the nation’s most prominent developers, planners and architects
• Active social and charitable calendar
• Auto enrolment onto the company Pension Scheme with an employer’s contribution of 5%
• 24 days annual leave as well as your birthday off
• Payment of Professional Membership
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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