The Civil Engineering Technician position in Cardiff is a permanent role with RGB, offering a salary between £30,000 and £45,000 per annum. You will join a well-established engineering consultancy, contributing to a varied portfolio that spans residential, commercial, and data centre projects. Your primary focus involves producing and coordinating detailed drawings and models using Civil 3D software. Working alongside a technically proficient team, you will support project delivery from initial concept through to construction. This position suits a skilled CAD professional seeking to apply their expertise within a supportive environment. The working pattern is full-time, and you will collaborate closely with engineers to ensure high-quality outputs are maintained throughout each project lifecycle.
For more information on this vacancy, please contact Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.
Civil CAD / BIM Technician (Civil 3D) – Cardiff
We are partnering with a well-established medium-to-large engineering consultancy that is continuing to grow its Civil Engineering team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil CAD / BIM Technician to join a collaborative and technically strong team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, data centre, and wider building sectors.
The Role
As a Civil CAD / BIM Technician, you will play a key role in the production and coordination of high-quality civil engineering drawings and models, supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce Civil 3D models, drawings, and technical details for below-ground drainage, external works, and level designs.
- Work closely with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary in-house teams to deliver coordinated design information.
- Support design coordination with external architects, MEP consultants, and contractors.
- Follow established BIM standards, workflows, and project protocols to ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables.
- Prepare general arrangement drawings, sections, details, and schedules for a variety of building projects.
- Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a similar Civil CAD, BIM, or Technician role.
- Proficient in Civil 3D and experienced in producing civil engineering drawings and models.
- Strong understanding of drainage, external works, and infrastructure design packages.
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with external stakeholders.
- Based locally to Cardiff or within a commutable distance.
- Salary £30,000 - £45,000
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Profit share
- Group pension scheme
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded engineering consultancy.
- Exposure to a varied and exciting project portfolio, including residential, commercial, and data centre developments.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
