Overview
Fareham, Hampshire
Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Technician looking to take your career to the next level? A leading Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in Fareham, Hampshire is seeking a talented Principal Technician to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, from residential developments to large multi-phase schemes, while supporting engineers and helping deliver high-quality designs.
The Role
As a Principal Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects. You will produce accurate, fit-for-purpose drawings, manage CAD standards, and support engineers in developing design solutions. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team, giving you the chance to contribute to both project delivery and team knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities
* Produce high-quality technical design drawings for drainage, highways, and external works
* Draft construction details and bespoke designs based on sketches or engineer input
* Collate and maintain construction detail databases and large-scale site drawings
* Undertake quality checks on drawings produced by the team
* Support civil engineers with technical drawing production
* Ensure project and client-specific CAD standards are consistently applied
* Maintain engineering keys, legend templates, and combined site plans
* Collaborate with local authorities, developers, and architects on project designs
* Share knowledge with regional offices and other departments to support team development
About You
* 6+ years\' experience in a civil engineering technician role using AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
* Experience on residential, commercial, or retirement/care schemes, including highways (S278/S38) and drainage
* Exposure to large-scale, multi-phase developments preferred
* Skilled in 3D design software such as Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong time management and prioritisation skills
* Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a civil engineering team
* High attention to detail and proactive, accountable work ethic
Why Join
This consultancy is collaborative, technically excellent, and people-focused. Working with a supportive team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of projects and professional development opportunities. They operate with C.O.R.E. values - Customer, Openness, Results, Excellence - ensuring your contributions are valued and recognised.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated Principal Technician based near Fareham, Hampshire, looking to take on a senior, hands-on role supporting diverse civil engineering projects, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact our Civil Engineering specialist for more information.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years\' recruitment experience.
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