Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Fairhurst; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to manage highway and drainage designs. The role involves project management, client interaction, and ensuring designs meet UK standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

33 days annual leave

Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with aspiration for ICE Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Private sector experience required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of highway and drainage design with UK standards.
• Manage projects and liaise with clients and design teams.
• Report writing skills required for various reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils3D

Microdrainage

Autocad

Autotrack

Navisworks

Job description

About the Company– At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role – Our Edinburgh office is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of highway and drainage design with a working knowledge of UK design standards is needed, together with the ability to balance several projects and meet project timetables. We currently have a varied workload ranging from large scale logistics developments in the commercial sector and residential schemes of varying scales, from pre-planning through to construction so the candidate would need to show experience in highways, external works, flood risk and drainage at all stages for these types of projects.
• Production of designs that can be incorporated to BIM Level 2 status would be beneficial, with the ability to undertake 3D coordination with the design team to ensure that internal project work can be released in IFC or similar format to the required site grid systems.
• The successful candidate would be encouraged to manage projects, attend meetings and liaise with client, design team and third party representatives.
  Report writing skills (FRA, drainage strategy, specification etc.) would be required.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of five years’ experience with an aspiration to gain ICE Incorporated or Chartered status, with internal and external training support provided
• Candidates should have private sector experience and a working knowledge in the use of Civils3D, together with Microdrainage, Autocad and Autotrack (vehicle swept path analysis) and Navisworks
• PDS line and sign design experience would also be beneficial
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure
• Good communication skills across disciplines

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE, NEBOSH or similar approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional institution
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefitshere.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.