Principal Civil Engineering Technician
Take Ownership of Quality & Technical Standards
Are you ready to step into a Principal Civil Engineering Technician role where you will take ownership of CAD standards, mentor junior technicians and influence the technical quality of major infrastructure schemes?
This Principal Civil Engineering Technician opportunity offers you the chance to play a key role within a growing Civil & Structural Engineering team. You will be central to delivering high-quality drawings and technical outputs across a diverse portfolio of projects. If you are an experienced Principal Civil Engineering Technician looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to shape processes and standards, this could be the ideal next step.
My client is a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy delivering projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. You will join a collaborative environment where quality, continuous improvement and professional development are genuinely valued.
In this Principal Civil Engineering Technician role, you will be:
·Working within a Civil & Structural Engineering design team delivering drainage systems, infrastructure layouts and S278/S38 schemes
·Supporting engineers across a wide variety of project types and stages
·Mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development
·Taking responsibility for CAD and drafting processes, identifying and implementing improvements
·Owning and maintaining standard detail libraries, coordinating updates with engineering teams
·Overseeing drawing quality standards and ensuring consistency across projects
·Providing training to engineering teams in areas of technical responsibility
·Working closely with developers, architects and local authorities in a design office environment
·Contributing to marketing material through simplified engineering graphics where required
To be considered for this Principal Civil Engineering Technician position, you will ideally have:
·8+ years' experience in a similar role
·Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
·Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects
·A degree or HND in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential)
·Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
·Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Your salary will be £40,000 - £48,000 per year dependent on experience, reflecting your capability as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician.
In addition, you will benefit from:
·Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy
·The chance to influence technical standards and internal processes
·Ongoing professional development and knowledge-sharing opportunities
·Exposure to a broad and technically varied project portfolio
·A supportive and collaborative team culture
You will be based within a regional office environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced and technically challenging schemes. As a Principal Civil Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining excellence across all drawing and drafting outputs while helping to shape the future growth of the team.
If you are a Principal Civil Engineering Technician ready to take ownership of quality standards and mentor others within a thriving consultancy, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence.