Principal Technician
Fareham, Hampshire
Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Technician looking to take your career to the next level? A leading Civil and 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.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce high:quality technical design drawings for drainage, highways, and external works
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Draft construction details and bespoke designs based on sketches or engineer input
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Collate and maintain construction detail databases and large:scale site drawings
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Undertake quality checks on drawings produced by the team
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Support civil engineers with technical drawing production
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Ensure project and client:specific CAD standards are consistently applied
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Maintain engineering keys, legend templates, and combined site plans
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Collaborate with local authorities, developers, and architects on project designs
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Share knowledge with regional offices and other departments to support team development
About You
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6+ years experience in a civil engineering technician role using AutoCAD (essential) and Site3D (preferred)
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Experience on residential, commercial, or retirement/care schemes, including highways (S278/S38) and drainage
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Exposure to large:scale, multi:phase developments preferred
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Skilled in 3D design software such as Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Strong time management and prioritisation skills
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Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a civil engineering team
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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, youll 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.