At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver innovative designs for major infrastructure and highway projects.
- Company: Established engineering consultancy with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, 33 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career progression and ICE-approved training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant UK infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways and infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highways and infrastructure engineer to work on a varied portfolio of major infrastructure, highway and energy schemes across the UK, while taking on greater responsibility for project delivery, technical quality and junior team members.
The consultancy operates across civil and structural engineering alongside planning, development, geotechnical, environmental, transport, ports and harbours, and water services, providing engineers with strong multidisciplinary exposure.
The Role
- You'll be involved in the development and delivery of both conceptual and detailed designs across major infrastructure, highway and energy projects.
- Lead elements of project design and delivery, taking responsibility for technical output, programmes and deliverables.
- Develop highway and infrastructure designs in accordance with relevant UK standards, including DMRB requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, statutory bodies and consultees including local authorities, Transport Scotland, NatureScot and SEPA.
- Provide technical guidance and checking, while mentoring and supporting more junior engineers.
- Attend design and site progress meetings and contribute to project management and delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working within highways and infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Strong understanding of DMRB design standards and specifications.
- Experience using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, PDS Signs/Lines or similar design software.
- Experience working on major infrastructure, highways or energy schemes would be highly relevant.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take responsibility for technical delivery and client requirements.
- Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE, CIHT or another relevant professional institution.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure, highway and energy projects.
- Strong multidisciplinary environment with access to expertise across multiple engineering sectors.
- Genuine responsibility for project delivery, technical quality and mentoring.
- Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.
- ICE-approved training with a pathway towards Chartered membership.
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Contributory pension, private healthcare and life insurance.
- Interest-free travel loan scheme.
- 33 days' annual leave including public holidays, with the option to purchase or buy back additional leave.
- Bonus schemes including loyalty and professional qualification awards.
If you're an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong highways and infrastructure background and are looking for a senior role with greater technical responsibility.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Roads) employer: Aldwych Consulting
Aldwych Consulting is an excellent employer for a Geotechnical Monitoring Surveyor, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of London. With a strong focus on professional development and a competitive benefits package, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to significant infrastructure projects. The supportive environment fosters collaboration and innovation, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
