Job Description

Senior Technician - Structures & Geotechnical Engineering 

Location: Norfolk (2-3 days per week in office)

Contract: 6-month initial contract (with view to extend further)

Rate: £300 - £400 per day (Umbrella PAYE, Inside IR35)

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility available

Sector: Structures & Geotechnical Engineering

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Technician with strong civil and structural infrastructure design capability to join a busy multidisciplinary engineering environment delivering permanent works across a range of infrastructure schemes.

Working within the Structures & Geotechnical team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality BIM models, 3D designs and 2D CAD drawings to support tender, design and delivery stages. You will play a key role in ensuring all outputs are accurate, coordinated and compliant with CDM Regulations and relevant British and European Standards.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects while developing your technical career within a collaborative and delivery-focused design environment.

Key Requirements

- Relevant construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

- Strong experience in civil and structural infrastructure design

- Full UK driving licence

- Ability to work 2-3 days per week in the Norfolk office

Desirable

- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for infrastructure modelling and drawing production

- Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing and scheduling to relevant standards

- Knowledge of WIMES or Minimum Asset Standards

- Experience within water or wastewater treatment environments

Main Responsibilities

- Production of BIM models, 3D designs and 2D CAD drawings to support tenders and project delivery

- Support permanent works design across structures, utilities and infrastructure

- Assist bid and tender activities, including feasibility studies and concept design

- Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions throughout design and construction stages

- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and British/European Standards

- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support coordinated design delivery

About the Environment

This is a collaborative engineering environment focused on delivering practical, construction-led design solutions across the built environment. The team supports a wide portfolio of infrastructure projects and places strong emphasis on technical quality, innovation and delivery.

There is a strong commitment to professional development, with structured support for training, progression and long-term career growth within engineering design disciplines.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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