Senior Structural Technician

Northallerton, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

The Senior Structural Technician will be responsible for producing, coordinating and supervising high-quality structural drawings and BIM models across a range of new-build and refurbishment projects. Working closely with structural engineers, architects, contractors and other multidisciplinary team members, the role will support projects from initial briefing and concept through to detailed technical design and construction.

The successful candidate will bring strong structural detailing experience across steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, with a thorough understanding of RIBA project stages, BIM coordination and construction-stage support.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams, including internal and external stakeholders, to develop structural designs for substructures and superstructures that meet client and project requirements.
• Produce, supervise and coordinate 3D BIM models and 2D technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD .
• Interpret structural engineers’ marked-up sketches and translate them into accurate, detailed technical drawings and coordinated BIM models.
• Produce structural sketches and detailed drawings appropriate to RIBA project stages, from briefing and concept through to technical detailed design.
• Prepare preliminary structural drawings and information suitable for outline cost estimates and early-stage project development.
• Provide construction-stage technical support, including responding to RFIs and TQs.
• Review reinforced concrete details and schedules, as well as steel fabricators’ drawings, ensuring accuracy and coordination with the wider design.
• Undertake site visits to investigate and resolve emerging structural issues during construction.
• Coordinate structural information with architects, engineers, contractors and other disciplines to identify and resolve design clashes and technical issues.
• Support the delivery of projects within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and technical quality across all drawings, models and project documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of drawing,…