Senior Civil Technician

Contract Civil 3D / Drainage Technician

£35–£40 per hour | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK)

Drainage Design | SuDS | Civil 3D | Residential & Commercial Infrastructure

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil 3D / Drainage Technician to join an established engineering consultancy on a contract basis, supporting a range of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.

We are particularly interested in speaking with technicians who have a strong background in drainage infrastructure, with the ability to produce accurate, detailed technical drawings and models for surface water, foul drainage and associated civil engineering works.

This is a fully remote opportunity, offering flexibility and the chance to contribute to a varied portfolio of UK development schemes.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Civil and Drainage Engineers, you will be responsible for producing detailed drainage and infrastructure drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing detailed surface water and foul drainage layouts, including pipe networks, manholes and associated infrastructure.

  • Supporting the design and detailing of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), including attenuation basins, swales, permeable paving and other drainage features.

  • Developing drainage models, long sections, cross sections and construction drawings using Civil 3D.

  • Preparing technical drawings and drainage packages to support Section 104 approvals.

  • Coordinating drainage infrastructure with site levels, highways, external works and utilities.

  • Supporting the production of detailed design packages for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

  • Liaising remotely with engineers and other design disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Civil Engineering / Drainage Technician within a UK engineering consultancy.

  • Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.

  • Demonstrable experience producing detailed foul and surface water drainage drawings.

  • Good understanding of SuDS principles, drainage networks and associated infrastructure.

  • Experience working on UK residential or commercial development projects.

  • Familiarity with Section 104 drainage adoption requirements.

  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and deliver accurate technical drawings remotely.

Experience with MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow would be advantageous.

Contract Package

  • Rate: £35–£40 per hour

  • IR35 Status: Outside IR35

  • Location: Fully Remote – UK

  • Start: Immediate availability preferred

  • Duration: Initial contract with potential for extension

Interested?

If you're an experienced Civil 3D Technician, Drainage Technician or Civil Infrastructure Technician with a strong background in drainage design and SuDS, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Strata Construction Consulting | Specialist Civil & Structural Engineering Recruitment