Design Engineer – Highways & Drainage Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with a client who is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer specialising in Highways and Drainage to join their team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality drainage and highway designs across a range of projects, ensuring designs are innovative, sustainable, cost-effective and meet client requirements. This is a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer with a strong design background who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative engineering environment. Produce highways and drainage designs across a variety of projects. Undertake Design Risk Assessments and contribute to project hazard workshops. Coordinate with other design disciplines to ensure integrated project solutions. Assist with civil engineering tendering, including reviewing tenders and developing design strategies. Identify project risks and opportunities and develop appropriate mitigation measures. Assist with the procurement and coordination of specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Liaise with clients and design teams throughout projects. Attend design team, client and site meetings as required. Maintain clear and proactive communication with project stakeholders. Share technical knowledge and support the development of other team members. Keep technical knowledge and professional development up to date. A minimum of 3 years' experience working on projects involving highways and/or drainage design. Experience working within a civil engineering design environment, ideally within a consultancy. Experience using Civil 3D (or similar) for highways and earthworks design. Experience using InfoDrainage (or similar) for drainage design. Experience contributing to tenders, including risk identification and mitigation. The ability to represent the business professionally during site visits and surveys. Experience working on infrastructure projects , particularly within the rail or power sectors , would be advantageous. A current clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK is desirable. If you are an experienced Civil Engineer with a background in highways and drainage design and are interested in discussing this opportunity, please get in touch with Clarkson Owens Recruitment for further information.
Design Engineer (AutoCAD/Revit) in Edinburgh employer: Clarkson Owens Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor that prioritises health and safety while delivering impactful renewable energy projects across Scotland. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment that fosters a positive safety culture. This role not only offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable infrastructure but also encourages continuous learning and professional growth within a dynamic team.
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