Civil Design Engineer

First People Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment agency seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to join a growing energy infrastructure team in Edinburgh. The role involves contributing to the design of renewable energy projects like battery storage facilities and wind farms. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years post-graduate experience in design engineering.
• Knowledge of DMRB and MCDHW desirable.
• Experience in energy infrastructure projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil infrastructure design for renewable energy projects.
• Produce designs and drawings per standards.
• Support project delivery by collaborating with the team.
• Liaise with clients during design meetings.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microdrainage

Knowledge of DMRB

SuDS and surface water drainage design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer | Energy Infrastructure

We're looking for experienced Civil Engineers to join our client's growing energy infrastructure team. As a market leader in this field, our client is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions for renewable energy projects. This could be an ideal opportunity if you already have experience in energy infrastructure or if you're working in roads and drainage and want to take your skills into a fast-growing, future-focused sector.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the civil infrastructure design of battery storage facilities, hydro electrical schemes, access roads to wind farms, and other renewable energy projects.
• Produce high-quality documents, designs, and drawings in line with design standards.
• Work closely with colleagues and management to support project delivery.
• Attend design meetings and liaise directly with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4-6 years post-graduate experience working within a design engineering environment.
• Knowledge of DMRB and MCDHW (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in SuDS and surface water drainage design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microdrainage is an advantage.

Why Join?

• Our client has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services and a clear vision for engineering innovation. You'll benefit from:
• A competitive salary (based on experience).
• A flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.
• Excellent career development with opportunities for progression.

How to Apply

If you're a Civil Engineer—or a Senior/Principal Engineer ready for a change—we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Equal Opportunities

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.