Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead design and project management of schemes. This senior role involves collaborating with clients, preparing proposals, and developing comprehensive drainage strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong pre-planning experience, proficiency in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, and a passion for professional development. The company offers a performance-related bonus, chartership support, flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Employee perks platform

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in detailed design and technical approvals.
• Genuine drive to develop yourself and support others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of multiple schemes.
• Liaise with clients and prepare fee proposals.
• Develop drainage strategies and undertake due diligence reviews.

Skills

Pre-planning and planning experience

MicroDrainage knowledge

AutoCAD expertise

Technical communication

Education

Post-graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Infrastructure Engineer

You’ll be joining an infrastructure team in Edinburgh at a well‑established consultancy that is 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and day‑to‑day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Support junior engineers, delegate tasks, check work, and keep programmes on track
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, prepare fee proposals, manage projects, and contribute to business development (senior level)
• Produce concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Develop level strategies and manage earthworks appraisals
• Write planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertake due diligence reviews to support land purchases

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits and Package

• 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

The role is based out of the Edinburgh office, with an expectation that 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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