Civil Engineering Technician

Overview

Are you a technician with a passion for civil engineering, making precision drawings, and willingness to collaborate with others and a desire to learn? Buro Happold is looking for a talented and motivated Technician, at the early stage of their career, to join our Bridges team in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for modelling, drafting, and producing technical drawings of a variety of bridge projects, working closely with our Infrastructure team.

As part of our global network, you will collaborate with professionals who share your enthusiasm for engineering excellence. You will contribute to world-class projects both in the UK and internationally. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in bridge engineering.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive technician, at the early stage of their career, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn and apply that to their job. You will bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills and software expertise. Confidence in engaging with engineers and coordinating design details is key, as is a genuine interest in bridge design and knowledge-sharing.

• Understanding of general arrangement and outline drawings for bridge and/or structures.
• Ability to independently interpret models and drawings produced by others, including architects, engineers, and clients.
• Knowledge of civil structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels) within both 2D and 3D environments.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience using engineering drafting and modelling software, with examples including AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or similar platforms.
• IT hardware and software capabilities, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, with a willingness to actively contribute to project design and workshops.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines (not essential).
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing (not essential).
• Understanding of BIM principles and prior involvement in BIM-based projects (not essential).

• Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, and income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A learning and development programme to support continuous development and progression toward industry accreditation such as Eng Tech with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• A commitment to wellbeing and an inclusive environment with social and mentoring initiatives.
• A flexible approach to working patterns and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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