Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

CMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Associate/Senior Civil Engineer/Team Leader to lead and develop our Civil Engineering team. This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, team management and business development. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across all stages.

What you will do

• Technical Leadership and Delivery: Lead and manage the delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction. Oversee and review drawings, reports and calculations (Planning, Tender & Construction stages). Manage project resourcing and delegate workloads effectively. Review and manage project variations, change control and additional fee requests. Attend client and site meetings, representing the business professionally. Undertake design work, including specialist schemes where required. Support Section Agreement submissions.
• Team Leadership and People Management: Manage and develop the Civil Engineering team. Mentor staff and ensure structured development plans are implemented. Carry out staff appraisals and support performance management. Promote a positive team culture aligned with company values. Monitor staff wellbeing and team performance. Identify and implement software and resource improvements.
• Business Development and Marketing: Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors. Support bid submissions and PQQs. Contribute to business planning and growth strategies. Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media content. Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Commercial Responsibilities: Support monthly invoicing and cash flow management. Assist with fee proposals and commercial planning. Support change control processes. Contribute to achieving team financial targets.

What you will have

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) together with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes such as Water UK, Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and preparation of technical approvals.
• Working understanding of technical software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Causeway Live.
• Proven experience in a senior civil engineering role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercially aware with experience in fee management and client relations.
• Excellent communication and engagement abilities.
• Ability to balance technical delivery with strategic business input.

What do we offer?

• Flexible Working Hours.
• Holidays starting at 21 days per year, including bank holidays and over the Christmas period.
• 35 hour working week, with a 12:30pm finish each Friday.
• Pension enrolment.
• Permanent Health Scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional support in gaining further qualifications.
• Free Eye Tests.

We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.