Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative multidisciplinary consultancy based near Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer. This role involves overseeing a team and managing diverse projects in the Water and Civil Engineering fields. The ideal candidate will have a UK degree in Civil Engineering, be chartered with a professional body, and possess substantial experience in drainage design and project management. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and involvement in significant engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life Insurance Scheme

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects.
• Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse array of projects and developments.
• Oversee a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Lead all aspects of design projects including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Design capacity experience

Water-based project experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder relations

Confidence in winning projects

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

UK Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar (desirable)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612B25

Location: Based near Edinburgh

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000

This is an incredible opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as sector‑leaders in the Water and wider Civil Engineering fields. As a recently‑established consultancy, they are currently searching for an experienced, passionate Associate Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non‑infrastructure design who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a vast array of challenging projects. You will effectively build and develop a newly‑established team of design experts, based near the stunning, historic Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

Benefits for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Opportunities to win and deliver a number of diverse engineering projects across the region and beyond
• Proactively influencing the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering a diverse array of projects and developments
• Overseeing a newly‑established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Leading all aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Working to win a range of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects
• Managing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and more
• Continually enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a trusted, go‑to representative during client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Considerable experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
• Demonstrable experience of working with water‑based projects
• Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Well‑versed in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of producing, checking, and amending technical documents for submission
• Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
• Extensive experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Confidence in winning diverse projects across the region, and delivering these to the highest of standards
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Experience of having worked on water‑based non‑infrastructure design projects (e.g., reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public‑facing role

If you are interested in the role of Associate Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.