Civil Engineer (Drainage and Highways)

Wcs Consult; City of Edinburgh; Híbrido; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WCS Consult in Edinburgh is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join our Power and Energy team. You will contribute to infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering drainage and highway designs from concept through to delivery and supporting clients.

The role offers hybrid working with a balance of office and home days, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and pathways to professional accreditation within an award-winning consultancy.

Qualificações

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience delivering drainage and highway designs within a consultancy or similar design environment.
• Knowledge of design software such as Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and sharing knowledge with others.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver drainage and highway designs that meet client requirements while balancing sustainability, innovation and technical excellence.
• Develop integrated engineering solutions with colleagues, clients and other disciplines.
• Attend client and site meetings and contribute to tender submissions.
• Support successful delivery of infrastructure schemes and manage project risks.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through industry engagement.

Conhecimentos

Civil Engineering

Drainage Design

Highway Design

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Client Liaison

Risk Management

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards professional accreditation

Ferramentas

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location

Edinburgh

Closing date

Friday 30th October

Position type

Full time, permanent 37.5 hours a week. Hybrid 3 (office): 2 (home).

Travel required

Travel to site will be required on an ad hoc basis, sometimes during unsociable hours, as well as periodical travel to the Surbiton office.

Reports to

Principal

We're looking for a talented and motivated Civil Engineer to join our growing Power and Energy team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects, helping to deliver innovative, sustainable and intelligent engineering solutions across the UK.

Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects from concept through to delivery, providing technical expertise, supporting clients, and helping to shape infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.

Whether you're working towards professional accreditation or looking to further develop your skills, you'll have the support and opportunities to progress your career within an award-winning collaborative and forward thinking organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

As part of our infrastructure team, you'll play a key role in delivering drainage and highway designs that meet client requirements while balancing sustainability, innovation and technical excellence.

You'll work closely with colleagues, clients and other design disciplines to develop integrated engineering solutions, manage project risks, contribute to tender submissions and support the successful delivery of infrastructure schemes.

The role also offers opportunities to attend client and site meetings, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the continued growth of our business through strong client relationships and industry engagement.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a positive contribution to complex infrastructure projects. You'll have experience in highway and drainage design, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within collaborative project teams.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience delivering drainage and highway designs within a consultancy or similar design environment.
• Knowledge of design software such as Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and sharing knowledge with others.

Ideally, a clean UK driving licence is desirable for occasional site visits and inspections.

At WCS Consult, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding infrastructure projects within sectors including power, rail and wider infrastructure. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.

We invest in our people through mentoring, training and ongoing support towards professional qualifications. In return, you'll gain exposure to a variety of technically interesting projects, opportunities to develop client relationships, and the chance to help shape the future of infrastructure delivery across the UK.

Be part of a respected and growing consultancy within the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Work on challenging, meaningful projects that support sustainable andlow-carbonenergy solutions.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including strong support toward professional development and chartership.

Thrive in a collaborative, working environment with clear progression opportunities. If you are technically driven, solution-focused, and passionate about delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.