Senior Civil Technician Manchester

Overview

We\'re looking for an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join BakerHicks\' Power Civil & Structural team in Manchester. You\'ll primarily support the delivery of power sector projects, with exposure to multidisciplinary work across sectors including aviation, life sciences, nuclear, defence, public, rail and highways.

This is a key technical role where you\'ll take ownership of producing high-quality civil engineering drawings and models, supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and construction. Working closely with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you\'ll help deliver coordinated, buildable solutions while maintaining high technical and quality standards. You\'ll also play an important role in supporting and mentoring junior technicians within the team.

What you\'ll be doing

• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings and models using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Leading the production and coordination of drainage, highways, earthworks and external works designs
• Supporting projects from concept through to fully coordinated detailed design
• Working closely with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable design solutions
• Checking and reviewing technical drawings and models to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with company and client standards
• Mentoring and providing day-to-day technical support to junior technicians where appropriate
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of CAD standards and best practice within the team
• Coordinating technical deliverables while managing priorities across multiple projects
• Collaborating with clients, consultants and other engineering disciplines throughout project delivery

What we\'re looking for

• Significant experience as a Civil Technician within an engineering consultancy or similar environment
• HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• High level of proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Experience producing civil engineering deliverables from concept through to detailed design
• Good understanding of civil engineering design principles relating to drainage, highways, earthworks and external works
• Knowledge of UK civil engineering standards, CDM Regulations and industry best practice
• Experience working on infrastructure projects, ideally within the power sector or other regulated industries
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical quality
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior technicians would be advantageous
• Autodesk Vehicle Tracking experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Ideally working towards, or interested in achieving, EngTech TMICE
• Full UK Driving Licence
• To support work within sectors such as defence and nuclear, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance where required

Why BakerHicks

At BakerHicks, you\'ll join a collaborative team delivering technically challenging projects across the UK\'s critical infrastructure. As part of our Power Civil & Structural team, you\'ll primarily support power sector projects while having exposure to work across other sectors within the business. You\'ll be encouraged to develop your technical expertise, share knowledge across the wider team and build a long-term career within an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

We\u2019ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .

Whatever your discipline, you\'ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

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