Civil engineering senior technician

Engineering principles, underpinned by relevant scientific, theoretical and technical knowledge and understanding to solve well-defined civil engineering problems

Civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods used for civil engineering systems, to either measure and test, design, install, commission, maintain or operate

Advanced mathematical, statistical and analytical problem-solving tools

Properties of, and selection criteria for materials, components or parts used in civil engineering solutions

Techniques and methods to collect data and technical information, to analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems

Design principles and control processes used in the civil engineering consultancy, construction or manufacturing process, and the common constraints faced

Technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages

Uses and limitations of computational and digital models, including Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Industry policies, standards, regulations and legislation, and codes of practice, including Building Safety legislation, Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) or Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)

Statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations including the Construction (Design and Management) regulation

Risk assessment and mitigation processes, and their importance in the civil engineering environment

Principles of sustainable development and their impact on the lifecycle of civil engineering solutions, including United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), net-zero carbon emissions, environmental policies and legislations, and the climate change act

Project management techniques, including quality and information management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes

Methods for planning and resourcing civil engineering tasks, and the impact on cost, quality, safety, security, and environment

Methods of communication and when to use them, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions

Roles and responsibilities within the organisation, team dynamics and their own boundaries of authority

Relationships between key organisations in the civil engineering sector (for example organisations, customers, partners and suppliers)

Equality, diversity and inclusion, its importance and impact on civil engineering solutions

Ethical principles as applied to civil engineering including the need for the confidentiality and security of data and information

Methods to maintain professional competence and technical knowledge including initial professional development (IPD) and continuing professional development (CPD)

Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems

Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems

Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems

Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts

Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems

Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used

Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation

Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation

Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks

Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work

Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans

Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes

Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales

Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions

Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information

Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Works to health, safety and welfare requirements, industry standards, statutory regulation and legislation, policies, and codes of practice, and ensuring others do likewise

Makes independent decisions when delivering civil engineering projects, whilst knowing their own limitations and when to ask for help or to escalate

Works individually and as part of a team, being aware of their actions and the impact they may have on others, and demonstrating awareness of diversity and inclusion issues so as to meet the requirement of fairness at work

Solves problems with attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence, and seeks to continually improve

Maintains professional and ethical working relationships with internal, external, and other stakeholders

Takes responsibility for their own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and experience, and support others when requested