Principal Civil Technician

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Technician looking to take your career to the next level? A leading Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in Fareham, Hampshire is seeking a talented Principal Technician to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, from residential developments to large multi-phase schemes, while supporting engineers and helping deliver high-quality designs.

As a Principal Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects. You will produce accurate, fit-for-purpose drawings, manage CAD standards, and support engineers in developing design solutions. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team, giving you the chance to contribute to both project delivery and team knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical design drawings for drainage, highways, and external works

• Draft construction details and bespoke designs based on sketches or engineer input

• Collate and maintain construction detail databases and large-scale site drawings

• Undertake quality checks on drawings produced by the team

• Support civil engineers with technical drawing production

• Ensure project and client-specific CAD standards are consistently applied

• Maintain engineering keys, legend templates, and combined site plans

• Collaborate with local authorities, developers, and architects on project designs

• Share knowledge with regional offices and other departments to support team development

• 6+ years' experience in a civil engineering technician role using AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)

• Experience on residential, commercial, or retirement/care schemes, including highways (S278/S38) and drainage

• Exposure to large-scale, multi-phase developments preferred

• Skilled in 3D design software such as Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills

• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a civil engineering team

• High attention to detail and proactive, accountable work ethic

This consultancy is collaborative, technically excellent, and people-focused. Working with a supportive team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of projects and professional development opportunities. They operate with C.O.R.E. values - Customer, Openness, Results, Excellence - ensuring your contributions are valued and recognised.

If you are a motivated Principal Technician based near Fareham, Hampshire, looking to take on a senior, hands-on role supporting diverse civil engineering projects, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact our Civil Engineering specialist for more information.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.