Civil Engineering Technician, based in office, Belfast/Lisburn
Cala Consulting are recruiting for a Civil Engineering Technician for their Belfast based client. The company are an independent consulting engineering practice providing Civil, Structural and Fire Engineering services throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company & the opportunity:
This consultancy delivers a wide range of engineering services including:
• Structural and civil design of buildings, bridges and infrastructure
• Ground investigation procurement and foundation design
• Civil engineering design of external works such as roads, pavings, earthworks, retaining walls, drainage and SUDS
• Sports pitch design (natural and synthetic)
• Fire safety strategy and performance-based fire engineering
• Nonlinear finite element modelling and 3D design using AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D
• Project management, contract management and statutory approvals
As part of their ongoing growth, they are now seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong CAD skills to work closely with a team of five engineers on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.
The role & skills required:
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Civil Engineering Technician will provide technical support and be responsible for producing high quality drawings and designs.
Duties will include:
• Preparing site plans, general arrangements, and construction drawings
• Detailing foul and storm drainage, roads, pavings and earthworks
• Assisting Engineers with design calculations and reports
• Preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Liaising with Engineers, Architects and Contractors to ensure design coordination
• Supporting statutory approval and planning application submissions
• Maintaining drawing registers and ensuring compliance with company standards
Experience and qualifications:
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience working in a consulting engineering environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD essential
• Strong technical drawing and detailing skills with attention to accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines when supporting multiple engineers
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with confidence to liaise with external stakeholders
