Building and civil engineering technicians

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.

Educational Requirements

Entrants usually possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III. 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.