Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead and manage multiple infrastructure projects. The role involves collaboration with clients and stakeholders, design of drainage strategies, and supporting junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have significant post-graduate experience and expertise in planning and technical approvals. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various performance-related benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Paid pre-approved overtime

Employee perks platform

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design and management of engineering schemes.
• A good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals.
• Drive to develop professionally and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of multiple infrastructure schemes.
• Support junior engineers and keep project schedules on track.
• Liaise with clients and prepare fee proposals.

Skills

Pre-planning and planning stages experience

Strong communication skills

Experience with MicroDrainage

Experience with AutoCAD

Technical capability

Education

Significant post-graduate experience or equivalent

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Infrastructure Engineer

You’ll be joining an infrastructure team in Edinburgh at a well-established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you.

This is an employee‑owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50-unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre‑planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction.

What you’ll be doing in the Civil Infrastructure Engineer role:

In this Civil Infrastructure Engineer position, you’ll support an expanding client base and help shape a growing Edinburgh team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists.

• Leading the design and day‑to‑day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level)
• Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Developing levels strategies and managing earthworks appraisals
• Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases

To succeed as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll ideally have:

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience
• Strong experience in pre‑planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial)
• Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you

Package and benefits:

• Performance‑related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free)
• Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey
• Professional development and training tailored to your career goals
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval)
• Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider
• Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses
• Paid pre‑approved overtime when deadlines require it
• Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings
• Interest‑free season ticket loan

This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Edinburgh office, with an expectation you’ll be in the office 3‑4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you’ll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership.

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