Technician/Senior Technician - Development

About This Role

This role involves providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions, from planning to full implementation, for private and public sector clients. The position suits an enthusiastic Technician/Senior Technician who will produce drawings and design models for various projects, reporting to a Principal Engineer or Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings and design models to support planning and technical applications and construction
• Be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time
• Support work on major infrastructure developments across the UK, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) such as Sizewell C and High Speed 2
• Provide a range of highway and civil engineering services from feasibility to detailed design through various public and private sector contracts
• Contribute to drainage, earthworks, utilities, and highway designs on small to large private residential schemes, or major educational, leisure, healthcare, energy, and commercial developments
• Deliver high-quality public realm improvement works in major urban centres to enhance streetscape and create healthier, sustainable, and more pedestrian and cycle-friendly public spaces

Requirements

• Skills to prepare detailed drawings and undertake 3D modelling in AutoCAD/Civils 3D, or similar software
• A track record in producing high-quality engineering drawings to company and industry standards with the ability to manage the delivery of high-volume drawing production
• ONC/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or in training towards) with experience in highway, utilities, or drainage projects
• An understanding of highway, utilities, and drainage design principles (layout, etc.) and a willingness to learn design skills using the latest industry software
• Basic knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Ability to work across the team in producing designs and drawings
• Good written and spoken communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and work as part of a team
• Ability to seek clarity of instructions, check own work before submitting for approval, agree and meet timescales for items of work
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) through vetting to facilitate security-sensitive project delivery

Benefits

• Opportunities to progress training towards Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM, or equivalent Engineering organisations
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week
• Employee resource groups to promote a culture of inclusivity