Senior Civil Engineer

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design projects for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, be chartered or working towards it, and possess 5-8 years of UK infrastructure design experience, especially with MicroDrainage. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, good pension contributions, and supportive professional development.

Benefits

Good pension contribution

Ongoing professional development

Chartership support

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant UK experience in infrastructure design.
• Experience in roads, drainage, and external works.
• Confident communicator with experience in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design of infrastructure elements.
• Manage technical outputs and contribute to project planning.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Skills

Infrastructure design

MicroDrainage

Client communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working towards chartership

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

An established and respected engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure design and MicroDrainage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working across a range of exciting development projects.

As a Senior Engineer, you will take the lead on the civil engineering design of infrastructure elements for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll manage technical outputs, contribute to project planning, and mentor junior staff. The role offers a clear path to continued professional development and leadership.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or similar)
• 5-8 years of relevant UK experience in infrastructure design
• Proficient in MicroDrainage (and ideally Civil 3D or PDS)
• Experience in roads, drainage, and external works
• Confident communicator with experience in client-facing role.

With a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, good pension contribution, a diverse and challenging project portfolio and ongoing professional development and chartership support this could be the new role for you.

Please apply with your CV or call Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J45765.

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