At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in creating detailed civil engineering designs and technical drawings using CAD software.
- Company: Join a growing consultancy in Swindon with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Great long-term career progression and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your civil engineering career with hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; experience with AutoCAD is essential.
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy for a Civil Design Technician to join their team in Swindon.
Are you looking to develop your career in civil engineering design? This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects, while receiving ongoing training and mentorship from experienced engineers. This role would suit a graduate or early-career civil engineering professional looking to build technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll gain hands-on experience across infrastructure design projects, working alongside engineers and project teams to help deliver practical solutions for development schemes.
What We Offer
- £27,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private healthcare.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Pension contribution.
- Salary sacrifice benefits.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Professional membership support.
- Structured training and development programmes.
- Ongoing CPD opportunities.
- Support towards professional qualifications and Chartered status.
- Company social events.
- Long-service rewards.
- Free on-site parking.
- Excellent long-term career progression.
Key Duties
- Assist with the preparation of detailed infrastructure and civil engineering designs.
- Produce technical drawings and design information using CAD software.
- Support the delivery of highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects.
- Work with engineers, clients and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
- Attend project meetings and site visits to develop technical understanding and industry knowledge.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports and supporting project documentation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure projects through employment, placements or internships.
- Experience using AutoCAD 2D, with 3D advantageous but not essential.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of highway and drainage design principles.
- Experience using Civil 3D, Site 3D, PDS, InfoDrainage or similar software.
- Understanding of UK infrastructure design standards and guidance, i.e. Manual for Streets and Sewers for Adoption.
- Previous consultancy or development-sector experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Design Technician or Civil Engineering Design Technician seeking a long-term career within a growing consultancy that offers structured training, professional development and genuine progression opportunities. Apply online today with your up-to-date CV.
Civil Design Technician employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
