Civil Infrastructure Engineer – Highway & Drainage Design

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

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.