Engineer

You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high‑quality and sustainable infrastructure.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid within commuter distance to either Edinburgh or Glasgow hub

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

£33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus a market supplement of £1,412

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities. In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.
• Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
• Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
• Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, eg AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
• A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
• A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Additional Information

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

What we offer

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).