Associate Civil Engineer: Water & Drainage Lead

Penguin Recruitment; 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 to oversee projects and mentor a new team. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and substantial experience in drainage and civil engineering design. Responsibilities include managing projects, client relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits such as a pension scheme, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life Insurance Scheme

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a diverse array of projects and developments.
• Overseeing a newly‑established team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Leading all aspects of design projects from budgeting to successful delivery.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil engineering design

Client relations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with recognised Professional Body

UK Master's Degree in a relevant discipline (desirable)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

An innovative multidisciplinary consultancy based near Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to oversee projects and mentor a new team. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and substantial experience in drainage and civil engineering design. Responsibilities include managing projects, client relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits such as a pension scheme, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.