Civil Engineering Technician

About the Opportunity
We're working with a leading UK consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Technician to join their established team in Dundee. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking engineering practice delivering innovative infrastructure, highways, and drainage projects across the UK.

The Role
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you'll support engineers in producing high-quality technical drawings, 3D models, and documentation for a variety of civil and infrastructure projects. You'll play an active role in design coordination, digital modelling, and ensuring technical accuracy across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software).
• Assist with the design of highways, drainage, and earthworks to UK standards.
• Support engineers with design reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and data collection.
• Help prepare planning, tender, and construction documentation.
• Liaise with local authorities, contractors, and utility providers.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, health and safety regulations, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate project records and drawings using document management systems.

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in civil or infrastructure design within the UK.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D/3D) with working knowledge of Civil 3D or MicroDrainage.
• Good understanding of UK design standards (DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and digital tools such as Revit or Navisworks.
• Experience with SuDS design and environmental considerations.
• Working towards EngTech or Incorporated status (ICE or CIHT).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Professional development and mentoring towards chartership.
• Training opportunities and professional fee reimbursement.
• Contributory pension, private healthcare, and life insurance.
• Interest-free travel loan scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) with buy/sell options.
• Bonus schemes, loyalty rewards, and qualification awards.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile UK infrastructure projects.

If interested, please apply or get in touch!

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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