At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project delivery in civil infrastructure, focusing on roads, drainage, and earthworks designs.
- Company: A growing design-focused engineering consultancy based in Glasgow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, personal development days, ongoing training, pension, and life assurance.
- Other info: Supportive office culture with mentorship for junior technicians and strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on impactful local projects with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: 6-10 years in civil engineering design, proficient in Civil 3D and Autodesk software.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 52000 £ per year.
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £42,000 - £52,000
Are you a Senior Civil Infrastructure Technician looking to take a lead role in project delivery within a design-focused consultancy in Glasgow? This opportunity offers strong responsibility, high-quality project exposure and clear progression within a growing civil engineering team.
A well-established engineering consultancy with around 60 staff is expanding its Glasgow civils team due to continued growth across Scotland and the north of England. As a Senior Civil Infrastructure Technician, you will join a close-knit team delivering development infrastructure projects across industrial, commercial, residential and education sectors. The office culture is collaborative and design-led, with strong engagement from being based in the office while still offering flexibility where needed.
The Senior Civil Infrastructure Technician will play a key role in the production and coordination of roads, drainage and earthworks designs, while supporting BIM processes and mentoring junior technicians. This role suits someone who enjoys technical delivery, model quality and working closely with engineers and Directors.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks drawings and models using Civil 3D
- Prepare drawings, models, reports and technical documentation
- Support BIM processes and contribute to design coordination
- Ensure quality control across drawing and model outputs
- Attend client and design team meetings
- Mentor junior technicians and support team development
Candidate requirements
- Around 6 to 10 years' experience in a civil engineering design environment
- Strong roads, drainage and infrastructure detailing background
- Proficient in Civil 3D and Autodesk software
- Experience with MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
- Working knowledge of BIM and clash detection tools such as Navisworks
- Keen to progress professionally with support toward further qualifications
This role offers the chance to work on varied local projects that are likely to progress through to construction, giving strong practical experience and project visibility. The salary for this position is £42,000 - £52,000, alongside a monthly personal day, a dedicated development day, ongoing training support, pension and life assurance, all within a supportive and design-led office environment.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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