Engieering Technician (Roads)

Engineering Technician (Roads) - Highways & Infrastructure

Location: Edinburgh
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

I''m working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an Engineering Technician (Roads) to join its Edinburgh team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced highways technician to work on a varied portfolio of road, infrastructure and energy schemes across the UK, producing detailed designs, drawings and 3D models while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

The business has a strong multidisciplinary offering across civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, planning and water, giving you the opportunity to work on technically varied projects and collaborate with specialists across the wider practice.

You''ll be responsible for producing high-quality highway and infrastructure design information from concept through to detailed design and construction.

• Prepare highway and infrastructure drawings and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including surfaces, corridors, feature lines and cross-sections.
• Develop highway geometry, drainage and associated infrastructure designs in accordance with relevant standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets and Local Authority requirements.
• Contribute to federated 3D models and coordinated design workflows, supporting clash detection and improving constructability.
• Work closely with Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers to deliver coordinated designs, drawings, schedules and technical information to agreed programmes.
• Support quantities, take-offs, technical submissions, site inspections and responses to client or contractor comments where required.
• Provide technical guidance and support to more junior members of the team where appropriate.

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with experience producing highway design drawings.
• Experience with highway geometry, drainage and ancillary infrastructure design.
• Good understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant highway design standards.
• Experience using software such as Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and PDS Signs/Lines would be highly relevant.
• Understanding of BIM, 3D modelling and coordinated design processes.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• EngTech or working towards professional membership with ICE/CIHT would be advantageous.

• Work on high-profile highway, infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.
• Join a multidisciplinary consultancy with access to expertise across a wide range of engineering disciplines.
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills across Civil 3D, 3D modelling, highways and drainage design.
• Strong career and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• 33 days'' annual leave including public holidays, with annual leave purchase and buy-back options.
• Contributory pension, private healthcare and life insurance.
• Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualification awards.
• Interest-free travel loan.
• Collaborative, partner-led working environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and sustainable engineering.

If you''re an experienced Highways/Civil Engineering Technician looking for a role with strong technical exposure and the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects, apply directly or contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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