Engineer (Active Travel)

Become part of our society. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Engineer to join our Active Travel team in Edinburgh. This role can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve? Working as an Engineer in our active travel team you will be exposed to project work across all stages of design development/pre-construction, from inception through to detailed design, and may take on site supervision responsibilities during construction works.

• Design and develop solutions to client problems using proven techniques and procedures.
• Prepare feasibility studies to assess constraints, risks, opportunities and route/provision type options.
• Undertake elements of design for cycle track/path alignment, drainage, kerbing, footways, and traffic signs/road markings.
• Produce design outputs such as drawings, specifications, schedules, reports and calculations to achieve the optimum solution.
• Work closely with team members and other design disciplines, appreciating their roles.
• Ensure deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensure solutions meet client needs and expectations exceed them.
• Liaise with clients and contractors and supervise works on site when required.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the Company’s IMS and current H&S legislation requirements.
• Take ownership of the quality of work produced and commit to professional development through in-house training and professional institution activities.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to develop solutions to client problems together.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess some or all of the following:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or equivalent, and be working towards achieving a relevant professional qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the planning and delivery of active travel and sustainable transport projects or work packages on larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience undertaking geometry design in accordance with Cycling by Design and LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design, using Civils 3D software.
• An understanding of urban design principles and a holistic approach to linear infrastructure design focused on sustainable transport modes and integrated design.
• Understanding of highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and the Traffic Signs Manuals.
• Knowledge of drainage design including network assessment, SuDS design and liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Experience with AutoCAD and a sound understanding of its integration with the BIM environment.
• Experience creating 3D visualisations to aid stakeholder engagement events is desirable but not essential.
• Confident presentation of design solutions and discussion of progress internally and externally.
• A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you? From the moment you join, you will receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor who will guide you to meet the objectives for your professional training agreement. We support you on your journey to gaining professional recognition with your chosen institution. You will have opportunities to work more independently as you develop and can experience a diverse and exciting workload.

Employee Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require reasonable adjustments with the application process or the role, please contact HR at GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk and we will assist you promptly.