Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead multiple schemes from feasibility to delivery. This role involves supporting junior engineers and managing client relationships while producing detailed drainage strategies and planning documentation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-planning stages and possess a strong understanding of tools like MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance‑related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Employee perks platform

Interest‑free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience.
• Strong experience in pre‑planning and planning with good grasp on detailed design.
• Sound technical capability alongside clear communication.
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and management of multiple schemes.
• Supporting junior engineers and keeping programmes on track.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, managing projects.

Skills

Pre‑planning and planning expertise

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D understanding

Technical communication

Education

Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

You'll be joining an infrastructure team in Edinburgh at a well‑established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you.

This is an employee‑owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50‑unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre‑planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and day‑to‑day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level)
• Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Developing levels strategies and managing earthworks appraisals
• Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases

Qualifications

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience
• Strong experience in pre‑planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial)
• Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you

Package and Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free)
• Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey
• Professional development and training tailored to your career goals
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval)
• Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider
• Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses
• Paid pre‑approved overtime when deadlines require it
• Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings
• Interest‑free season ticket loan

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Edinburgh office, with an expectation you'll be in the office 3‑4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you'll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide and are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highway, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.

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