An established civil and structural engineering consultancy providing innovative, practical and high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of development projects. Working with clients, developers and contractors, the business delivers civil and structural engineering design services from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.
With a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration and attention to detail, the consultancy is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join its Watford office.
What's on offer
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects.
- Involvement in large-scale industrial, commercial and logistics developments.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your technical skills and experience.
- Exposure to projects from initial design through to construction.
- Long-term career opportunities within an established consultancy.
The role
- Producing and maintaining detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
- Preparing drawings covering drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving, setting out and construction details.
- Using AutoTrack to undertake vehicle swept path analysis, particularly for HGV movements.
- Producing and amending PDS Lines and Signs drawings.
- Managing drawing files, external references (Xrefs), STB plot styles and drawing presentation.
- Reviewing and making amendments to existing Civil 3D models where required.
- Working closely with engineers and other design team members to ensure drawings are coordinated and technically accurate.
- Checking your own work to maintain high standards of drawing quality and consistency.
- Following established CAD standards, drawing procedures and quality assurance (QA) processes.
- Managing your workload effectively and delivering drawings to agreed deadlines across multiple projects.
What you need to succeed
- Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, including Xrefs, STB plot styles, drawing management and presentation.
- Previous experience using AutoTrack, particularly for HGV swept path analysis.
- Experience with PDS Lines and Signs.
- Proven experience producing civil engineering drawings, including drainage, external works, roads, levels, paving, setting out and construction details.
- A good understanding of civil engineering design principles and construction practices.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, well-presented drawings efficiently.
- Confidence in checking your own work, identifying coordination issues and maintaining drawing quality.
- A disciplined approach to following CAD standards and established QA procedures.
- Strong organisational skills, reliability and the ability to work independently across multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D, particularly reviewing existing models and making minor amendments.
- Experience with earthworks, cut and fill calculations and external levels.
- Previous experience working on large industrial or logistics developments.
- Exposure to Design & Build projects.