Civil Engineering Technician - Bristol

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy that is looking to appoint a Civil Engineering Technician to join its Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician with experience in civil infrastructure design who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive consultancy environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and specialists on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects, contributing to schemes from planning through to detailed design. Based in a modern Bristol city centre office, you'll be part of a close-knit team delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of sectors.

The Role

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will provide technical design and CAD support across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with engineers and other disciplines to deliver practical and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing CAD and technical support to engineering teams.
• Producing and managing drawings using external reference information (Xrefs).
• Designing detailed highway schemes for S38, S278 and S184 technical applications.
• Preparing signage scheme designs.
• Producing development access layouts to support planning applications in accordance with Local Highway Authority requirements, Manual for Streets (MfS) and DMRB guidance.
• Assisting with the design of preliminary drainage strategies and associated calculations.
• Preparing catchment plans and drainage layouts.
• Calculating and drawing visibility splays.
• Working collaboratively with engineers and multidisciplinary teams across a variety of projects.
• Undertaking occasional site visits when required.

This is predominantly an office-based position, offering the opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced team while developing your technical capabilities and industry knowledge.

About You

• Previous experience in a Civil Engineering Technician or CAD Technician role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and civil engineering design software.
• Experience producing technical drawings and design packages for development infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of highway design standards, including S38, S278 and S184 agreements.
• An understanding of drainage design principles and calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What's on Offer?

In return, my client offers a highly competitive package and a supportive environment focused on employee wellbeing and career progression, including:

• Competitive starting salary, dependent on experience.
• Industry-leading annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave.
• Your birthday off.
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• An extra day's leave for every three years of service (up to five additional days).
• Company pension contribution of 4%.
• Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Paid charity days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular company social events throughout the year.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern city centre office environment.

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.