Civil Engineer - Edinburgh

Zodiac Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment agency seeks a motivated Civil Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. The role requires over 5 years of experience in civil engineering projects, focusing on highway and drainage design. The candidate will join a skilled team, working on diverse and challenging projects, providing detailed technical designs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays

Annual profit share

AXA private healthcare

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering.
• Full UK driving license and own transport.
• Experience in producing technical designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality concept and detailed design.
• Carry out drainage calculations and design highways.
• Prepare necessary application forms for authorities.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Team management

Communication skills

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

3D Civils

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Salary Up to £44,000 Vacancy type Permanent Categories Civil Engineering

Role: Civil Engineer

Salary: Up to £44,000

Location: Edinburgh

Ref: MB241

£35,000 to £44,000 per annum plus Pension, Parking, Profit Share, Private Healthcare, Professional Subs and Cycle to Work Scheme.

THE ROLE

Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers, our client is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated Civil Engineer to join their Edinburgh Office.

The successful candidate will have sound experience in a wide variety of Civil Engineering projects including highway and drainage design for various sites, with particular experience of both private and public works, including sections agreements (S38, S278, S106, etc).

Working on a broad range of projects, this high-performing team of professionals is looking for a diligent individual who can produce all relevant drawings for Civil Engineering projects. The projects are diverse and generally challenging, incorporating bespoke new builds, refurbishment, and heritage works.

THE COMPANY

They are a well-established practice, operating since 1975, providing high-quality detailed technical design on projects UK-wide. Their client base includes architects, developers, fabricators, and building owners. They specialise in Engineering Consultancy, delivering solutions to complex and challenging schemes across various projects.

YOU WILL NEED

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering
• Full UK driving license and own transport

CIVIL ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience with the following would be highly desirable:

• Providing high-quality concept, preliminary, and detailed technical design on projects requiring highway and drainage design.
• Carrying out drainage calculations, including QBar, attenuation storage, soakaway sizing, foul loads, pipeline capacities, and network analysis for various drainage applications.
• Designing highway, driveway, car parking, and footpath structural pavements for permeable and non-permeable surfaces.
• Preparing Developer Enquiries, Environment Agency requests, and LLFA information requests related to drainage and flood risk assessments.
• Preparing S104, S106, and S185 application forms and packages for submission to Drainage and Planning Authorities.
• Preparing S184, S278, and S38 application forms and packages for submission to Highway Authorities.
• Writing reports such as Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Flood Risk Assessments, and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Managing sustainability criteria.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.

ESSENTIAL

• Confidence and ability in team and project management
• Ambitious, committed, and with integrity
• Good experience with drainage and highway design software (including MicroDrainage or Flow, and 3D Civils)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Proactive without supervision
• Client-focused approach with good communication skills

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

They promote a positive work-life balance and encourage team involvement in community and company events. They aim to provide a balanced, enjoyable career environment where everyone feels valued.

• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Annual profit share, averaging 2.5% of salary
• Annual salary reviews
• AXA private healthcare
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions

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