Civil Engineer in Edinburgh, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the UK seeks a Civil Engineer in the Buildings team to contribute from concept through detailed design and construction. You'll produce reports and drawings covering earthworks, roads, pavements and drainage while coordinating with teams, clients and authorities.

You'll grow into project coordination, technical delivery and client interaction, while supporting junior staff and driving innovation within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and working towards ICE chartered status.
• Experience delivering civil design for building developments.
• Strong drainage design understanding and sustainable solutions.
• Interest in earthworks modelling and pavement design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, InfoDrainage; some Civil 3D exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering design across development projects from concept to construction.
• Prepare reports and drawings for earthworks, roads, pavements and drainage.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Assist with approvals submissions and local authority engagement.
• Develop technical delivery and participate in continuous improvement; mentor juniors.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

ICE chartered path

Civil design delivery

Drainage design

Earthworks modelling

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D exposure

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

You’re a Civil Engineer in the buildings sector looking to develop your technical capability while gaining broader project exposure.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

At Stantec, you’ll join our Buildings team in Glasgow or Edinburgh, working on multidisciplinary projects from early feasibility through to construction.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where civil engineering is fully integrated with other disciplines, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects in a more joined-up and impactful way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will support the delivery of civil engineering design across a range of development projects, contributing to work from concept through to detailed design and construction.

You’ll be involved in preparing reports and drawings, as well as developing design solutions covering earthworks, roads, pavements, and drainage. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders, ensuring designs are coordinated and aligned with project objectives.

This includes supporting submissions for approvals, engaging with local authorities, and contributing to the overall quality of project delivery. As you develop, you’ll take on increasing responsibility across project coordination, technical delivery, and client interaction, while also supporting junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll contribute to projects that shape how developments are planned and delivered, helping to ensure they are practical, compliant, and sustainable.

Your work will support the integration of civil engineering solutions within wider project teams, influencing how sites function and perform long term. Internally, your impact will be seen in your contribution to delivery quality and collaboration.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with ICE
• Experience delivering civil engineering design for building developments
• Strong understanding of drainage strategies and sustainable drainage solutions
• Experience or interest in earthworks modelling and pavement design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage, with exposure to Civil 3D or similar tools
• Able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Confident communicator, able to engage with clients and stakeholders
• Interested in developing both technical and project delivery capability

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.

Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.

Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

A professional progression plan supporting your continued development.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise across the business.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.
• A professional progression plan supporting your continued development.

ABOUT STANTEC

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years.

We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of , , religion, sex, origin, , marital status, genetic information, , , gender or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. xbpsjku

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all.

If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Other Locations: Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow