Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing multiple engineering projects from feasibility to delivery, supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates should have significant post-graduate experience and a solid grasp of planning and technical approvals. The position offers a flexible working environment with various benefits, including performance-related bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Paid overtime

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience required.
• Strong experience in pre-planning and planning stages.
• Good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals essential.
• Sound technical skills with clear communication necessary.
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of multiple engineering schemes.
• Support junior engineers with tasks and tracking programmes.
• Liaise with clients, prepare fee proposals, and manage projects.
• Produce detailed drainage strategies and documentation.
• Undertake due diligence reviews for land purchases.

Skills

Pre-planning and planning experience

MicroDrainage knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Technical capability

Clear communication skills

Education

Significant post-graduate 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 employee‑owned consultancy delivers a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50‑unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre‑planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and day‑to‑day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Support junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, prepare fee proposals, manage projects, and contribute to business development (senior level)
• Produce concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Develop levels strategies and manage earthworks appraisals
• Write planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertake 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 (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 that you will work in the office 3–4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you will have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically and step into greater project and client leadership.

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