Civil / Infrastructure Engineer

Fairhurst; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave incl. buy-back

Bonus schemes

Staff Health Plan

BUPA Company Care Scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Career & professional development

Job summary

Fairhurst is seeking an experienced Civil/Infrastructure Engineer for our Dundee office. The role focuses on highway, drainage and external works design across development sectors, with client-facing responsibilities and multi-project management.

You will work within a leading private engineering consultancy, delivering integrated infrastructure solutions and mentoring junior colleagues while maintaining quality and standards across design packages.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering with Chartered or near Chartered status preferred.
• Strong civil engineering consultancy experience across highway, drainage, external works and infrastructure design.
• Working knowledge of UK design standards, design approvals and RCC/Section 56 packages.
• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D, MicroDrainage and similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and deliver highway, drainage, levels, external works and associated civil engineering designs from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval.
• Produce and review technical reports and supporting documents for planning applications (Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies).
• Manage projects and work packages, balancing priorities across commissions while meeting programmes and budgets.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external design teams to ensure timely, consistent deliverables.
• Liaise with architects, clients, local authorities and contractors to support project delivery.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

PDS

Civil 3D

Site 3D

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Role Overview - We are seeking an experienced Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to join our Dundee office. This opportunity would suit someone who can demonstrate strong civil engineering experience within a consultancy environment, with particular capability in highway, drainage and external works design across a range of development sectors.

The successful candidate will work in one of the UK’s leading private engineering consultancies, providing integrated infrastructure solutions for a wide range of clients. The role requires technical confidence, strong communication skills, client-facing capability and the ability to manage multiple projects, while supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical & Design

• Prepare, coordinate and deliver highway, drainage, levels, external works and associated civil engineering designs from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval.
• Use design packages such as AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow and/or other civil engineering software to develop accurate drawings, models and calculations.
• Apply relevant UK design standards and guidance, including highway and drainage requirements, Sewers for Scotland, Section 56 Agreements and full RCC packages.
• Produce and review technical reports and supporting documents for planning applications, including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Assessments, and Site Viability assessments.

Project Management

• Manage projects and work packages, balancing priorities across multiple commissions while meeting agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external design teams, ensuring deliverables are complete, consistent and issued on time.
• Support project planning, resourcing, risk management, fee forecasting and project reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide clear direction, support and guidance to junior colleagues.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with architects, clients, local authorities, contractors, statutory bodies and other professionals throughout project delivery.
• Represent Fairhurst professionally in meetings, workshops, site visits, networking events and other external engagements.
• Communicate technical information clearly to clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat business and the wider promotion of the company.

Quality & Compliance

• Check calculations, specifications, drawings and reports produced by others in accordance with Fairhurst’s operational and quality procedures.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, approvals processes and client requirements.
• Maintain clear records, assumptions, design decisions and auditable technical outputs.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress against specifications and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or project manager as required.
• Provide support, mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting professional development across the civil engineering team.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, self-motivation and the desire to promote Fairhurst from within.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered, or near Chartered, status with a recognised professional institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Strong civil engineering consultancy experience, including highway, drainage, external works and infrastructure design across development sectors.
• Working knowledge of UK design standards, technical approval processes, Sewers for Scotland, Section 56 Agreements and RCC packages.
• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow and/or comparable design packages.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to experience and location.
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Access to Staff Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme including a 24-hour advice line
• BUPA Company Care Scheme
• Life Insurance, Personal Accident and a generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Interest-free travel loan, Cycle to Work Scheme and Arnold Clark Affinity Scheme
• Payment of professional fees
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities will be considered
• A collaborative, partner-led environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
• Career and professional development and opportunities on high-profile projects.
• A culture built on responsiveness, flexibility, and sustainable, value‑adding engineering.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.