Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh)

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy based near Dunfermline is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead engineering projects and join a new team. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and significant experience in infrastructure design, including highways and drainage. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Promotion of Continuing Professional Development

Access to high-profile projects

Input in company development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy.
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects.
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design of a wide array of engineering developments.
• Leading the day-to-day running of engineering projects.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues in their tasks.

Skills

Infrastructure design knowledge

Strong communication skills

Client liaison experience

Team leadership

Proficiency in Civil Engineering software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD101025D

Location: Based near Dunfermline

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a growing, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields. They are searching for an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and help lead a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the green, historical city of Dunfermline.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
• Having a say in the development and direction of the company

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design of a wide array of engineering developments
• Leading the day-to-day running of engineering projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues in their tasks
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Status
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
• Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
• Considerable experience of client and stakeholder liaison
• Excellent organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable experience

• Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Previous experience of leading projects/teams
• Experience of working in a public-facing role
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.