Infrastructure Technician

Infrastructure Technician
 
An established and growing multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy is looking for an Infrastructure Technician to join its Swindon team.
This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their civil engineering career who wants to develop hands-on experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure.
You'll work on a varied range of residential, commercial and leisure projects, supporting the detailed design of both private and adoptable infrastructure schemes. You'll also have the opportunity to work directly with clients, local authorities and wider design teams, with plenty of support and training as your experience develops.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
·Preparing detailed infrastructure designs for residential, commercial and leisure developments;
·Producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD 2D;
·Supporting highway, drainage and external works design;
·Working on both private and adoptable infrastructure schemes;
·Liaising with clients, council officers and multidisciplinary design teams;
·Attending site visits and project meetings;
·Applying relevant technical standards and guidance; and
·Managing and prioritising your own project workload.
You'll receive a combination of on-the-job technical training and external training, with experienced engineers available to support your development.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
·A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in Civil Engineering or a related discipline;
·Some relevant experience within civil engineering or infrastructure - placement or year-in-industry experience will be considered;
·Good working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D;
·Strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills;
·Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
·A logical and creative approach to problem solving; and
·The ability to organise and prioritise your workload.
Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D, PDS, Civil 3D, Site3D or InfoDrainage would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
An understanding of guidance such as Manual for Streets, DMRB, Local Highway Standards, Sewers for Adoption and Building Regulations would also be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to occasional travel to sites and meetings.
Salary & Benefits
The package includes:
·Competitive salary;
·25 days' annual leave;
·Pension contribution;
·Company bonus scheme;
·Salary sacrifice scheme;
·Private healthcare;
·Flexible working;
·Free on-site parking;
·Company-funded social events;
·Long-service rewards;
·Support towards Chartered status;
·Paid professional membership subscription;
·CPD and technical training; and
·Internal and external training courses.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive engineering team where you can build your technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of development projects and progress your career within civil engineering.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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