Civil Engineer (FLS)

Forestry and Land Scotland; Kirkton of Durris; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking Civil Engineers to support sustainable land management across East Region through planning, design and delivery of infrastructure for forestry operations and visitor experiences.

The role blends technical design work with on-site project management, requiring collaboration with foresters and environmental specialists to identify practical solutions in remote or environmentally sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

• Designing forest infrastructure such as forest roads, bridges, quarries, trails and car parks.
• On-site project management including overseeing contractors and budgets.
• Collaborating with foresters, environmental advisers and landscape specialists to deliver practical solutions in challenging environments.

Job description

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Job details

Our Civil Engineerssupport sustainable land management across EastRegion through planning, designing and delivering infrastructure that underpins forestry operations and enhances the visitor experience. Working as part of a specialist civil engineering team, you will manage a diverse range of construction projects including forest roads, bridges, quarries, trails and car parks.

This is a variedrole, combining technical design work with on-site project management. Our Civil Engineerscollaborate closely with foresters, environmental advisers and landscape specialists to identify practical solutions inchallenging environments, including remote, steep or environmentally sensitive areas. Our teamoversee contractors, manage budgets and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

For more information including the essential recquirements for the role please see the job description & success profile.