Civil Design Technician

Barker Associates is an award-winning, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients across the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering exceptional solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of every project.

We currently have a vacancy for a Civil Technician who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at either our Braintree or London office, and subject to business requirements may be eligible for hybrid working.

As a Civil Technician, you will support the delivery of civil engineering design services across a range of projects. Working closely with Engineers and senior colleagues, you will be responsible for producing technical drawings, models and design information, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant design standards and regulations.

Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include:

• Produce technical drawings, layouts and design models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Assist with the preparation of drainage strategies, infrastructure layouts and levels designs.
• Support the production of technical calculations, schedules and design documentation.
• Prepare project drawings and information for planning, tender and construction issue.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to gather information and support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions.
• Maintain drawing records and ensure documentation is accurate, coordinated and up to date.

• Degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience producing civil engineering drawings and design information within a consultancy or engineering environment.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, with Civil 3D experience desirable.
• Understanding of infrastructure design, drainage layouts, highways design, and site levels.
• Awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water management principles.
• Ability to produce accurate technical drawings, schedules, and supporting design information.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Civil Engineers, Technicians, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Willingness to develop technical skills and progress within the civil engineering profession.

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

 

Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.

 

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

 

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

At Barker, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and included. We expect all those we work with to share our values and will take appropriate action where behaviour falls short of our standards.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.