Civil​/Infrastructure Engineer

Role Overview - We are seeking an experienced Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to join our Dundee office. This opportunity would suit someone who can demonstrate strong civil engineering experience within a consultancy environment, with particular capability in highway, drainage and external works design across a range of development sectors.

The successful candidate will work in one of the UK’s leading private engineering consultancies, providing integrated infrastructure solutions for a wide range of clients. The role requires technical confidence, strong communication skills, client-facing capability and the ability to manage multiple projects, while supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Technical & Design

• Prepare, coordinate and deliver highway, drainage, levels, external works and associated civil engineering designs from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval.
• Use design packages such as AutoCAD, Auto Track, PDS, Civil 3D, Site 3D, Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow and/or other civil engineering software to develop accurate drawings, models and calculations.
• Apply relevant UK design standards and guidance, including highway and drainage requirements, Sewers for Scotland, Section 56 Agreements and full RCC packages.
• Produce and review technical reports and supporting documents for planning applications, including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Assessments, and Site Viability assessments.

Project Management

• Manage projects and work packages, balancing priorities across multiple commissions while meeting agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external design teams, ensuring deliverables are complete, consistent and issued on time.
• Support project planning, resourcing, risk management, fee forecasting and project reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide clear direction, support and guidance to junior colleagues.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with architects, clients, local authorities, contractors, statutory bodies and other professionals throughout project delivery.
• Represent Fairhurst professionally in meetings, workshops, site visits, networking events and other external engagements.
• Communicate technical information clearly to clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat business and the wider promotion of the company.

Quality & Compliance

• Check calculations, specifications, drawings and reports produced by others in accordance with Fairhurst’s operational and quality procedures.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, approvals processes and client requirements.
• Maintain clear records, assumptions, design decisions and auditable technical outputs.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress against specifications and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or project manager as required.
• Provide support, mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting professional development across the civil engineering team.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, self-motivation and the desire to promote Fairhurst from within.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered, or near Chartered, status with a recognised professional institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Strong civil engineering consultancy experience, including highway, drainage, external works and infrastructure design across development sectors.
• Working knowledge of UK design standards, technical approval…