Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead drainage-led civil infrastructure design across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in Scotland. You will own projects from concept to approval, mentor junior staff, and work closely with clients, planners and regulators to deliver sustainable drainage outcomes. You’ll contribute to a growing Edinburgh team within an environmentally focused consultancy, shaping infrastructure strategy and technical approvals. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position with clear opportunities for career progression and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• career progression
• flexible working

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

Key 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

• collaborative working style
• clear and confident communication
• AutoCAD
• InfoDrainage
• drainage design
• Flood Risk Assessments

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