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Senior Civil Engineering Technician
£40,000 - £50,000
Cardiff

We’re working with a top-tier consultancy looking to bring a Senior Civil Engineering Technician into their growing Cardiff team.

What you’ll be doing:

Producing and managing 2D and 3D design models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ideally InfoDrainage
Preparing levels, earthworks, highways, drainage, and SuDS layouts
Creating technical submission packages for S278, S38, S104, S185, and SAB approvals
Coordinating with engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders to resolve site constraints and technical queries
Managing project documentation and common data environments
Mentoring junior technicians and guiding CAD delivery

What we’re looking for:

Strong understanding of infrastructure construction and detailing
Hands-on experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD (InfoDrainage a bonus)
Familiar with the full design process: work stages, deliverables, approvals, and handovers
Comfortable leading on drawing packages, coordination, and problem-solving
Able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
Experience in highway and drainage design projects, across sectors

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary + regular performance reviews
Industry-leading development and paid-for professional subscriptions
Private medical insurance
Generous holiday allowance + pension scheme
Discounted gym membership & wellbeing support
Flexible working arrangements
Strong sustainability credentials and people-first culture

If you’re experienced in infrastructure design, confident working across highways and drainage, and want to step into a high-impact role with autonomy and variety, this could be the right fit.

Interested? ldodd@rgbrec.co.uk | jjohns@rgbrec.co.uk

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