Civil Design Engineer (Drainage / Layout)

Leap29; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Edinburgh. This role involves producing detailed drainage and road layout designs, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in civil design, be proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and possess a strong understanding of infrastructure principles. Local candidates are preferred, and the position may extend beyond 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil or infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.
• Strong technical understanding of drainage and infrastructure design principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs and drawings for drainage and road layouts.
• Support development of design packages for onshore energy infrastructure.
• Assist in preparation of hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk assessments

BIM workflows

Job description

Civil Design Engineer (Drainage / Layout)

Contract : 6 months (likely extension to 12+)

IR35 : Outside

Hours : 7.5 per day, 5 days per week

Locations : Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork or Belfast (local candidates preferred)

We are looking for a Civil Design Engineer to support ongoing onshore energy and infrastructure projects, including early works for a substation, grid-enabling developments, and battery storage schemes.

The position reports to the respective Project Manager or Head of Onshore and will involve delivering detailed civil and drainage designs as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Interested? Please read on for more information and apply as below!

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs and drawings for drainage, earthworks, and road layouts using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and InfoDrainage
• Support the development of concept and detailed design packages for onshore energy infrastructure
• Assist in the preparation of SuDS, hydraulic modelling, and flood risk assessments
• Develop and coordinate cut and fill volumetrics, road alignments, and drainage layouts
• Contribute to the integration of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in accordance with CIRIA guidance and local authority or environmental agency requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulatory bodies
• Support compliance with DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, and relevant Building Regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil or infrastructure design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage
• Strong technical understanding of drainage and infrastructure design principles
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital collaboration tools
• Experience working on projects involving local authorities, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, or similar clients

For more information or to apply please contact Angus McCormick directly