CAD Technician

Description

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

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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