Civil Technician in Somerset
Posted by Build Maintain Recruit Limited
£35,000 a year
Somerset · Permanent
Are you a Civil Engineering Technician looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, work on interesting projects and progress your career?
We're working with an established and growing engineering consultancy in Somerset that's looking to strengthen its team with a Civil Engineering Technician specialising in drainage and infrastructure design.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team delivering a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
You'll be involved in projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction, gaining exposure to a broad range of engineering challenges.
Whether you're an experienced Technician looking for your next move or someone keen to develop towards an engineering role, this position offers genuine opportunities for professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you'll be involved in:
- Producing 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Preparing detailed drainage designs for foul and surface water systems.
- Designing sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), including gravity and pumped networks.
- Supporting the design of highways, infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
- Preparing construction drawings, technical details, sections and earthworks assessments.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, architects and other consultants.
- Assisting with technical approvals and regulatory submissions.
- Providing technical support throughout the construction phase.
What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Experience working as a Civil Engineering Technician, CAD Technician or Infrastructure Technician.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Experience or knowledge of drainage design and SuDS.
- An HND or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- An understanding of construction drawings and site processes.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
What's On Offer? Alongside a salary of up to £35,000, you'll benefit from:
- Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the office.
- Annual performance bonus – subject to eligibility.
- 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Life assurance cover.
- Health cash plan providing additional health and wellbeing support.
- Flexible holiday trading options.
- Mentored ICE professional development and ongoing technical training.
- Clear career progression from Technician through to Engineer and potentially team leadership.
You'll be part of a consultancy where technicians play an important role in delivering projects, solving engineering problems and supporting the wider design team.
With a varied workload, experienced colleagues and structured development opportunities, it's a great environment to build your career in civil engineering.
Interested? If you're a Civil Engineering Technician with experience in drainage, infrastructure or civil engineering design, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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