CAD Technician
Posted 1 day ago by 1768008934
£50 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Senior Civil Technician involves leading civil design delivery for complex projects within a well-established engineering consultancy. The position requires mentoring junior staff and collaborating closely with engineers and project managers. The technician will primarily utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for producing detailed civil engineering designs. This senior technical role offers significant responsibility in project execution and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and produce high-quality civil designs and drawings in Civil 3D
- Develop 3D models, grading designs, and earthworks calculations
- Coordinate closely with engineers to deliver plans, profiles, and sections
- Carry out design QA/QC and ensure compliance with standards and regulations
- Manage drawing packages, revisions, and project documentation
- Review volume calculations for excavation and site grading
- Mentor and support junior technicians
- Contribute to project delivery within agreed scope, budget, and programme
Key Skills:
- Degree / HND / foundation degree in drafting or a related discipline
- 7+ years' experience in civil engineering design
- Advanced Civil 3D experience (Navisworks, MS Office essential; Revit, MicroStation or GIS beneficial)
- Strong understanding of civil design principles, calculations, and standards
- Confident working in a multi-disciplinary project environment
Salary (Rate): £50 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
We're currently supporting a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join their growing civil infrastructure team.
This is a senior technical role with real responsibility, offering the chance to lead civil design delivery across a range of complex projects while mentoring junior staff and working closely with engineers and project managers.
The Role
As a Senior Civil Technician, you'll take a lead role in the production and coordination of detailed civil engineering designs, primarily using Autodesk Civil 3D. Projects typically include site development, roads, drainage, stormwater management, and water & sewer utilities, including pressurised systems for mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and produce high-quality civil designs and drawings in Civil 3D
Develop 3D models, grading designs, and earthworks calculations
Coordinate closely with engineers to deliver plans, profiles, and sections
Carry out design QA/QC and ensure compliance with standards and regulations
Manage drawing packages, revisions, and project documentation
Review volume calculations for excavation and site grading
Mentor and support junior technicians
Contribute to project delivery within agreed scope, budget, and programme
About You
Degree / HND / foundation degree in drafting or a related discipline
7+ years' experience in civil engineering design
Advanced Civil 3D experience (Navisworks, MS Office essential; Revit, MicroStation or GIS beneficial)
Strong understanding of civil design principles, calculations, and standards
Confident working in a multi-disciplinary project environment
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