Senior Civil Technician
BakerHicks
| Company | BakerHicks |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Manchester |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
We're looking for an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join BakerHicks' Power Civil & Structural team in Manchester. You'll primarily support the delivery of power sector projects, with exposure to multidisciplinary work across sectors including aviation, life sciences, nuclear, defence, public, rail and highways.
This is a key technical role where you'll take ownership of producing high-quality civil engineering drawings and models, supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and construction. Working closely with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver coordinated, buildable solutions while maintaining high technical and quality standards. You'll also play an important role in supporting and mentoring junior technicians within the team.
What you'll be doing
Producing high-quality 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings and models using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
Leading the production and coordination of drainage, highways, earthworks and external works designs
Supporting projects from concept through to fully coordinated detailed design
Working closely with Civil Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable design solutions
Checking and reviewing technical drawings and models to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with company and client standards
Mentoring and providing day-to-day technical support to junior technicians where appropriate
Contributing to the development and maintenance of CAD standards and best practice within the team
Coordinating technical deliverables while managing priorities across multiple projects
Collaborating with clients, consultants and other engineering disciplines throughout project delivery
What we're looking for
Significant experience as a Civil Technician within an engineering consultancy or similar environment
HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
High level of proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
Experience producing civil engineering deliverables from concept through to detailed design
Good understanding of civil engineering design principles relating to drainage, highways, earthworks and external works
Knowledge of UK civil engineering standards, CDM Regulations and industry best practice
Experience working on infrastructure projects, ideally within the power sector or other regulated industries
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical quality
Experience mentoring or supervising junior technicians would be advantageous
Autodesk Vehicle Tracking experience would be beneficial but is not essential
Ideally working towards, or interested in achieving, EngTech TMICE
Full UK Driving Licence
To support work within sectors such as defence and nuclear, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance where required
Why BakerHicks
At BakerHicks, you'll join a collaborative team delivering technically challenging projects across the UK's critical infrastructure. As part of our Power Civil & Structural team, you'll primarily support power sector projects while having exposure to work across other sectors within the business. You'll be encouraged to develop your technical expertise, share knowledge across the wider team and build a long-term career within an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
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