Engineering Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join YTL Construction UK as an Engineering Technician! This role is based in our award-winning YTL offices in Bath, but with great opportunities to work on various sites across our region. 

This role would be suited to someone who is looking to start their career in the civil, geotechnical or structural sector, or a site engineer looking for a change!

What you'll do

Supporting our existing team of engineers and geoscientists, you'll be joining a growing team and will be involved in a variety of office and site-based activities, including:

• site inspections of existing assets and preparing reports
• assisting our in-house, in-situ testing team
• completing basic civil and structural calculations and receiving support with development and training
• preparation of desk studies, namely, collation and assessment of existing ground and structural information
• reviewing current and historic maps, and site walkovers
• analysis of structural and geotechnical data, reviewing borehole/trial pit logs and factual ground investigation reports
• preparing outline and detailed design drawings.

What you'll need

It is essential that you possess a full UK driving license, as we need someone with the flexibility to work from the office, home and sites across the region. 

You'll also have:

• civil, structural and geotechnical design knowledge and experience
• strong IT and communication skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• good analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

It would be beneficial for you to also:

• have a HND/HNC or equivalent in civil or structural engineering, or be working towards this
• have civils site or design experience
• have a diligent and thorough approach to work
• have a working knowledge of ArcGIS and AutoCAD (advantageous).

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are 

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: 

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West 
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community 
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors 
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space 
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. 

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.