Senior Civil Engineer (Onshore)

Leap29; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh for a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role involves leading the design and coordination of civil work packages for onshore energy infrastructure. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and be chartered or nearing chartered status. Proficiency in InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD, along with strong knowledge of UK drainage legislation is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years civil engineering experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Advanced technical knowledge of drainage and hydraulic modelling principles.
• Strong understanding of UK drainage legislation planning and environmental frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of civil and infrastructure designs for onshore energy and power projects.
• Deliver designs in accordance with UK standards regulations and client requirements.
• Undertake drainage design hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments.
• Manage design deliverables using BIM workflows and digital collaboration platforms.

Skills

Microstation

Mathcad

Technical Writing

Wastewater

CAD

Agency Management

Autodesk

Project Engineering

Project Management

Autocad

Customer relationship management

Writing Skills

Education

Chartered or near-Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent)

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer (Onshore)

Contract : 6 months (likely extension to 12)

IR35 : Outside

Hours : 7.5 per day 5 days per week

Locations : Edinburgh Dublin Cork or Belfast (local candidates preferred)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support a portfolio of onshore energy infrastructure projects including early works for a substation grid-enabling developments and battery storage schemes.

The role will report to the respective Project Manager or Head of Onshore and will involve leading the design and coordination of civil works packages from concept through detailed design.

Interested Please read on for more information and apply as below!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of civil and infrastructure designs for onshore energy and power projects
• Deliver designs in accordance with UK standards regulations and client requirements
• Undertake SuDS and drainage design hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments
• Develop cut and fill volumetrics road alignments and earthworks modelling
• Integrate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) into design proposals aligned with CIRIA guidance SEPA EA and local authority requirements
• Coordinate with local authorities Transport Scotland Network Rail and similar stakeholders
• Manage design deliverables using BIM workflows and digital collaboration platforms
• Ensure all outputs comply with DMRB Sewers for Adoption and relevant Building Regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years civil engineering experience in infrastructure or energy projects
• Chartered or near-Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent)
• Advanced technical knowledge of drainage and hydraulic modelling principles
• Proficiency in InfoDrainage Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of UK drainage legislation planning and environmental frameworks
• Experience working with local authorities or public sector clients

For more information or to apply please contact Angus McCormick directly

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Microstation,Mathcad,Technical Writing,Wastewater,CAD,Agency Management,Autodesk,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Customer relationship management,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1