Role: Senior / Principal Civil Engineering Technician
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Technician to join a respected, fast-growing civil, structural and transport consultancy in Fareham. You will play a key technical role supporting engineers across a wide range of development-led infrastructure projects, including residential, commercial, and care schemes. This role is perfect for an experienced technician who enjoys detailed design, has strong CAD/3D capability, and wants to progress within a collaborative, friendly team.
Benefits:
Company bonus scheme
Annual appraisal and salary review
Private healthcare
24 days annual leave + birthday off
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Holiday purchase/sell scheme
Payment of a professional membership
Active social and charitable calendar
Supportive team culture with clear progression routes
The Company:
You'll be joining an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the residential, commercial, education, leisure and care sectors. With a strong reputation, a friendly atmosphere and fast progression pathways, the team offers an excellent environment for both professional and personal development.
The Role:
As a Senior / Principal Technician, you will support engineers in delivering high-quality design outputs across highways, drainage and development infrastructure. You will:
Produce detailed civil engineering drawings for drainage, S278/S38 highways, levels design and residential layouts
Develop construction detail databases and maintain drawing standards across the team
Undertake quality checks on drawings and ensure CAD standards are followed
Support engineers in developing design solutions and technical details
Draft bespoke design details from engineer sketches or specifications
Maintain large-scale site-wide drawings, including topo compilations and title plan assemblies
Develop and maintain engineering legends, keys and template standards
Work closely with developers, architects, and local authorities
Support the wider regional teams through knowledge sharing and best practice
Skills & Experience Required:
Minimum 6 years' experience as a civil engineering technician
Strong experience with AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
Background in highways (S278/S38), drainage and residential development design
Experience with 3D software such as Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS (preferred)
Proven experience supporting multi-phase or large development sites (preferred)
Strong communication and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively
Comfortable coordinating with local authorities, developers and architects
Must have the permanent right to work in the UK
If you're an experienced technician looking for a step up, greater responsibility, and the opportunity to work on high-quality design projects within a supportive team, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity with you.
To apply or learn more:
07787 736 270
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. 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.
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