Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead drainage and civil infrastructure designs for exciting projects across Scotland.
  • Company: Established consultancy focused on environmentally friendly developments.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, excellent career progression, and a chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team in Edinburgh with a collaborative culture.
  • Why this job: Shape high-quality developments while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and strong experience in drainage design.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Location: Edinburgh

New job, new year and a genuine opportunity to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where your technical expertise will shape high-quality developments across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy as they strengthen and grow their civil engineering capability in Edinburgh.

The Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in delivering drainage-led infrastructure projects while helping to develop and mentor the wider team. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of civil infrastructure design across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Your focus will include drainage design, Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and technical approvals, working closely with clients, planners and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver drainage and civil infrastructure designs from concept through to approval
  • Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports
  • Design adoptable and private drainage systems to S104 standards
  • Support infrastructure layouts and levels design
  • Coordinate with planners, architects and environmental teams
  • Review and check technical outputs from junior engineers
  • Contribute to project delivery, programme and client relationships
Candidate Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design
  • Proven experience with Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and drainage software such as InfoDrainage
  • Confident communicator with a collaborative working style

Eligibility: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers excellent career progression, flexible working and the chance to make a real impact in a growing Edinburgh team.

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Join a well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh, where your role as a Senior Civil Engineer will not only allow you to shape high-quality developments across Scotland but also foster a collaborative and supportive work culture. With excellent career progression opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to mentor junior engineers, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding employment experience in a vibrant city known for its rich history and innovation.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

Civil Engineering
Drainage Design
Flood Risk Assessments
Drainage Strategies
Technical Approvals
AutoCAD
InfoDrainage