Autocad Technician
4 days ago
Leeds
Highways Engineering Technician – West Yorkshire About the Role ELB Recruit is a privately run engineering practice that is looking for an experienced Highways Engineering Technician to join their team in West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure projects and work within a collaborative, supportive environment. Hybrid working arrangements are available. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Producing accurate engineering models, drawings and detailing for highways, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related civil structures, • Preparing both concept and detailed design drawings, • Acting as project technician on multidisciplinary schemes, • Reviewing steel fabrication and shop drawings, • Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs, • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members Key Responsibilities You will support and deliver highways and transportation projects across the region, with expected input to include: • Contributing to the successful delivery of highways and infrastructure projects, • Preparing detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and related CAD software, • Developing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, • Supporting the planning and design phases of local highway schemes, • Providing technical advice and practical solutions as part of a project team About You • Minimum HNC qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), • Self-motivated and enthusiastic, • Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, with experience in Civil 3D, Site 3D, PDS, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage desirable, • Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to highway and local road network design, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Team player, adaptable, and versatile with a proven ability to deliver to deadlines, • Desire to continue professional development and build upon existing experience Essential Requirements • HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering and/or EngTech or IEng accreditation with ICE or IStructE, • At least 4+ years’ experience in drafting and modelling highways, bridges, or civil structures, • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with additional experience in CADS-RC or steel detailing software an advantage, • Excellent written and spoken English, • Highly motivated, detail-focused, and able to work effectively under pressure, • Strong teamwork ethic and willingness to take responsibility Desirable Skills • 3D modelling experience using AutoCAD or other software, • Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or similar design tools Recent and Ongoing Projects The practice has a diverse portfolio, with recent projects including: • Delivery of a £117 million riverside bridge as part of a major regeneration scheme, • A £121 million dual-carriageway lifting bridge to improve regional connectivity, • Major structural maintenance works on a nationally significant suspension bridge, • Refurbishment of a listed river crossing (£5 million budget), • A €102 million cross-border bridge strengthening transport links, • A €207 million urban public infrastructure programme in Ireland 👉 If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to hear about other highways and engineering roles in the market, please contact Pete at ELB Recruit.