Our client is currently seeking a talented Senior Civil 3D Technician to join their team in Manchester on a contract basis. This role involves supporting the delivery of a broad range of highway and transportation projects across the UK, focusing primarily on the production and coordination of high-quality 3D models, drawings, and design information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing accurate Autodesk Civil 3D models, drawings, and design information for highways and associated civil infrastructure projects
- Developing alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, cross sections, and earthworks information
- Preparing general arrangement drawings, detailed design drawings, longitudinal sections, and cross sections
- Supporting the development and coordination of highway drainage layouts and associated design deliverables
- Working closely with highways engineers to translate design intent into coordinated and buildable model outputs
- Maintaining drawing and model quality in line with project standards, QA procedures, and delivery programmes
- Coordinating information with other disciplines, including utilities, structures, drainage, and wider infrastructure teams
- Supporting less experienced staff by sharing knowledge and acting as a coach or mentor
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D software
- Experience in producing models and drawings for highway and transportation infrastructure projects
- Good understanding of highway geometry, levels, drainage coordination, and general civil engineering design principles
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary design team
Desirable:
- Experience supporting the delivery of highway schemes
- Experience working within BIM workflows and common data environments
- Understanding of relevant UK design standards and highways project requirements
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, CAD, or a related discipline
This role requires a commitment to working three days in Manchester, with an eight-month contract duration. If you have significant expertise in Civil 3D and are looking for a new challenge in the highways sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's growing team.