At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from concept to completion in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with travel opportunities across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering with 5-10 years of industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Join Tetra Tech as a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer and take a leading role in delivering high-impact, technically complex projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Based in our Edinburgh office, this role places you at the heart of our Northern Ireland team, working closely with colleagues in Belfast while delivering projects across Scotland, Northern Ireland and beyond. You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and supporting the growth of our regional capability. This is a varied and technically engaging position with clear opportunities to progress into leadership.
Your Impact in this position: You will play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion—balancing technical excellence, commercial awareness and client engagement. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, contribute to business development, and mentor junior engineers, helping to build a strong and capable team.
- Core Capabilities
- Technical Delivery & Design: Lead civil engineering design using industry standards and best practice. Produce high-quality outputs across drainage, infrastructure and site development.
- Project & Commercial Management: Manage project resources, budgets and timelines effectively. Contribute to fee proposals and monitor project profitability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies. Mentor graduates, apprentices and junior engineers.
- Quality, Safety & Professional Standards: Champion health, safety and technical excellence. Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and procedures.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng), you will bring around 5–10 years' industry experience. You will have strong knowledge of design standards and experience using tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro/Info Drainage and Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to professional development are essential.
You can expect a hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days in the office, with flexibility to support project and team needs. Travel across Scotland and Northern Ireland may be required, offering exposure to a diverse project portfolio.
About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions.
Engineer: Civil Engineer in Edinburgh employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
