Senior Civil Engineer - Edinburgh

Zodiac Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to manage a variety of projects including residential and commercial. The role involves collaborating with teams, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring high design standards. A competitive salary of £48-58K plus benefits is offered. Apply now to join a company with over 45 years of experience and ongoing growth.

Benefits

Annual profit share scheme

Private medical plans

Company pension scheme

Professional exam fees

CPD workshops and mentoring

Professional subscriptions

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in a Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer role.
• Ability to support junior team members.
• Strong understanding of project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard design works.
• Liaise with clients to understand specific needs.
• Lead civil engineering projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Civil Engineering software

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Tools

Civil 3D

Microdrainage

AutoCAD

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Posted:

17.08.2025

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01.10.2025

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Job Description:

Salary Up to £58,000 depending on experience Vacancy type Permanent Categories Civil Engineering

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £48-58K plus excellent benefits package.

Overview
We are working with a successful engineering consultancy based in Edinburgh to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join the team and work on a variety of interesting projects.

Client
Having been in operation for over 45 years, they are an established consultancy who have become experts in their sectors and built excellent client relationships resulting in repeat business from these clients.

They have been experiencing steady growth over the past few years and are needing to strengthen their team to cope with increasing workload across the business, by bringing in a Senior Civil Engineer.

They work on a wide range of projects including residential, heritage, highways, commercial and drainage. On these projects they offer clients civil and structural design services.

Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be working with a great team of engineering professional with varying levels of experience. You will be a key member of the team, taking the lead on civil engineering projects for a wide range of clients and projects.

Working as a Senior Civil Engineer in this business, you will be expected to work closely with junior members of the team and support their development.

Responsibilities
As a Senior Civil Engineer the below will be expected of you -
• Work closely with various teams within the business to deliver a high standard of design works.
• Use various software (Civil 3D, Microdrainage, AutoCAD, etc).
• Support junior members of the team and develop their skills.
• Work to tight deadlines.
• Effectively liaise with clients to fully understand project requirements.

Person
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Proficient with current Civil Engineering software.
• Experience working in a Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer role previously.

Remuneration
A competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual profit share scheme
• Private medical plans
• Company pension scheme
• Professional exam fees
• CPD’s, workshops and mentoring
• Professional subscriptions
• Annual salary reviews

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