Job Details

Civil Technician

📍 Leicester, Leicestershire
£32,000 per annum
£32000 - £35000/annum
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 21-02-2026
Company: Penguin Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224769370

Job Description:

Civil Technician
Location: Leicester
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Looking to strengthen your technical capability within a growing civil engineering team? This Civil Technician opportunity in Leicester offers structured development and exposure across infrastructure and drainage projects.

A well-established consultancy is expanding its civils function and seeking a Civil Technician to support residential and commercial development schemes. As a Civil Technician, you will contribute to drainage and highway design, working closely with engineers and the wider design team to deliver technical packages from planning through to approval.

The Civil Technician will assist with modelling, drawing production and submission preparation, playing a key role in project delivery. This Civil Technician role suits someone with at least two years' UK consultancy experience who is confident using drainage software and working collaboratively within a design environment.

Key responsibilities
* Produce drainage and infrastructure drawings
* Support S38, S278 and S104 technical submissions
* Model drainage networks using WinDes or similar software
* Assist with ground modelling and highway layouts
* Coordinate with engineers and external stakeholders

Candidate requirements
* Minimum two years' UK consultancy experience
* Strong knowledge of drainage and infrastructure design
* Proficient in XP Solutions WinDes
* Experience with Civil 3D preferred
* Confident working within a multi-disciplinary team

Why apply
This Civil Technician role offers technical progression and exposure to varied development schemes. The salary for this Civil Technician position is £28,000 - £35,000, reflecting experience and capability within a supportive and growing consultancy environment.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

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