Civil 3D Technician – Infrastructure / Grading / Drainage (Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £35–£40 per hour (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – Initial 6 Months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Urgent Requirement – Senior-Level Hire – Immediate Interviews

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil 3D Technician to join a leading consultancy in London, supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure and land development projects.

This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio including roads, drainage, utilities and mission-critical developments, with a strong focus on 3D modelling, grading and detailed design delivery.

The successful Civil 3D Technician will play a key role in technical drawing production, BIM coordination and design development, taking ownership of high-quality Civil 3D outputs across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Civil 3D Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed civil engineering drawings and models using Autodesk Civil 3D
• Developing 3D models, digital terrain models, grading and earthworks calculations
• Designing infrastructure including roads, drainage, stormwater and utility networks
• Supporting site design and land development projects
• Producing plans, profiles and sections for civil engineering works
• Coordinating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams
• Leading drawing production, QA/QC and technical reviews
• Ensuring designs meet project specifications, regulatory standards and CAD standards
• Managing drawing files, revisions and project documentation
• Supporting problem-solving and technical design development

Requirements

To be considered for this Civil 3D Technician role, candidates should have:

• 7+ years’ experience as a Civil 3D Technician or CAD Technician
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Strong experience in grading, earthworks and infrastructure design
• Experience working on land development, roads and drainage projects
• Strong understanding of stormwater management and utility design
• Experience in QA/QC and technical drawing review processes
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Desirable:

• Experience with Navisworks, MicroStation, Revit or GIS software
• Experience working on mission-critical or large-scale infrastructure projects

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract (potential for extension)
• Outside IR35
• £35–£40 per hour
• Hybrid working in London
• 40 hours per week

Why Apply?

• Work on complex infrastructure and land development projects
• Strong focus on Civil 3D modelling, grading and drainage design
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical and large-scale developments
• Take ownership of technical delivery and QA/QC processes

This is a high-priority role with immediate start – early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you are a Civil 3D Technician with strong grading, drainage and infrastructure experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing London-based consultancy.

Apply now to secure your place in the interview process.