Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

Scotland

Salary: Grade H: £36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours plus [£3,993 pa (pro-rata) Recruitment &Retention Allowance]

(Ref: 53REC)

Hours: Full Time 37.5hours per week – happy to talk flexible about working

Base: Sustrans office in Edinburgh or Glasgow with the flexibility to work from home

Travel: The focus of this role is in Scotland. This role will involve regular travel which may occasionally include overnight stays.

A key part of being the Charity that makes it easier to walk and cycle is that most colleagues cycle, walk, wheel or use public transport for the majority of work their work journeys. We support this with access to a Sustrans pool bicycle and National Standards Cycling Training.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join our team, working on projects which aim to tackle some of our most pressing issues such as the response to the climate emergency, unequal distribution and access to green space, social injustice of private vehicle dominance and the creation of equitable and enjoyable public space for all.  

At Sustrans, our Engineers are involved in the design, delivery, and upkeep of active travel infrastructure in a range of urban and rural environments. Your work will include the management of design of highway infrastructure for walking and cycling, traffic-free greenways, structures over and under roads, rivers and railways and the management of path construction and improvement projects.  

We pride ourselves on working collaboratively as a team, valuing the contribution and expertise of all members and will support you in achieving your work-life balance. We will provide professional development opportunities, including an ICE-approved training scheme. 

Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hubs in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

About you

A skilled Engineer, you should have experience of providing technical authority and leading, motivating and managing a team.  

You will be an excellent communicator, building relationships with ease across a wide range of people and backgrounds. You will use these skills to establish new business development opportunities, including identifying new projects, preparing bids, and developing relationships with partners. 

We will look for evidence of your experience in dealing with the details of construction projects, through their full life cycle from conception to handover. You should be able to demonstrate leading on the production, review, and approving of engineering drawings and technical reports and have demonstrable experience in managing the delivery of projects, including resource allocation, risk management, and monitoring programme & budget. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 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)
• Staff volunteer days
• 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

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• 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 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 21 September 2025 
• Interviews will take place in person during the week commencing 29 September 2025
• We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest.

To apply, please complete our online application form.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate and creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big – we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.