Description

Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.

Tasks

• Sets up apparatus and equipment and undertakes field and laboratory tests of soil and work materials performs calculations and collects, records and interprets data sets out construction site, supervises excavations and marks out position of building work to be undertaken inspects construction materials and supervises work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and arranges remedial work as necessary creates and designs plans (using computer aided software) estimates project costs estimates timescales for project delivery

Entry Requirements

Entrants usually possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award, Level 3 diploma or HNC/HND. Some entrants may posess a degree. The status of engineering technician is obtained after a period of further training at work and upon gaining the membership of a professional engineering institution.