At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering teams with CAD, design highway schemes, and manage technical drawings.
- Company: Join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in vibrant Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and a modern office environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with ongoing training and social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Role Overview
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
- 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, and 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. 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.
Civil Engineering Technician - Bristol employer: The Construction Index Ltd
Aldwych Consulting is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Bristol, offering a collaborative and supportive environment for Civil Engineering Technicians. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities, a generous annual leave package, and a modern office space that fosters teamwork and innovation. The company also prioritises employee wellbeing through comprehensive support programmes and regular social events, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
