Senior Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Job Title:
Senior Civil Engineer .: CJD
1312C25
Location:
Edinburgh Salary: 40,000 – 50,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in beautiful Scotland. Known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are actively seeking a driven, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to take on a variety of challenging new projects.
You will be working alongside a newly-established team of infrastructure design experts, based in the scenic, richly-cultural city of Edinburgh.
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of exciting projects across the region
- Opportunities to directly influence the future of the company
- Contributing to the design of an array of exciting projects and developments
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
- Mentoring and supporting colleagues through their professional development
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
- Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
- Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
- Acting as a company representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
- A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
- Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised professional body (e.g., ICE)
- Experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
- Considerable experience of working on infrastructure (namely highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy engineering projects
- Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
- Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Civils 3D, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, and others)
- Considerable experience of writing and checking a variety of technical documents
- Demonstrable experience of liaising with clients and stakeholders within the industry
- Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A Higher Degree (in a cognate discipline)
- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
- Experience of preparing Transport Assessments
- Experience of leading projects/teams
- Experience of working in a public-facing role
- Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
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