Principal Technician - Civil / Structural
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Location: North of England (Hybrid Working)
Salary: up to £90,000
A leading UK utility infrastructure contractor is seeking a Principal Technician - Civil/Structural to support a growing technical drawing and digital delivery function.
This is a senior technical role focused on driving quality, consistency, and coordination across drawing and modelling outputs on major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring deliverables are accurate, buildable, and aligned with project standards.
The role would suit an experienced technician with a strong background in drawing production, coordination, and technical assurance. Experience working within 3D environments is important, although the focus is on technical quality and practical delivery rather than software expertise alone.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across CSA drawing and modelling activities on multiple projects
Review and assure the quality, consistency, and coordination of technical outputs
Support the development and implementation of drawing standards, workflows, and production methodologies
Ensure designs and technical outputs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project requirements
Support multidisciplinary coordination activities across engineering and design teams
Provide guidance and mentorship to technicians and project delivery teams
Assist with technical planning, workload coordination, and production support activities
Work closely with regional project teams and technical stakeholders across the business
Contribute to the ongoing development of digital engineering and 3D delivery capability
Ideal Background & Experience
Significant experience within civil, structural, architectural, or multidisciplinary technical design environments
Strong understanding of drawing production, technical assurance, and project coordination
Previous hands-on experience within technician, CAD, BIM, or digital engineering roles
Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, transportation, energy, water, or construction-related projects
Good understanding of coordinated 3D project delivery environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience using industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, or similar platforms would be beneficial
This is an opportunity to join a growing technical function during a significant period of development and investment. xxuwjjq The role offers the chance to influence technical standards, improve delivery quality, and support the evolution of digital engineering capability across a diverse range of infrastructure and engineering projects.