Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

5 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom s1jobs Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Senior / Principal Civil or Structural Engineer – Bridges & Infrastructure
We're currently working on behalf of a respected engineering consultancy to find a Senior or Principal Engineer to join their Civil Structures team based in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated individual with strong experience in bridge and ancillary civils structures design to join a high-performing team delivering impactful infrastructure projects.

About The Role
As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you'll take a key role in leading the design and delivery of bridge and structural projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers. You'll be actively involved from project inception through to completion, providing both technical and project oversight across a diverse portfolio.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Undertaking and checking detailed design work and associated technical outputs.
  • Supporting Project Managers to define project briefs, deliverables, milestones, and quality strategies.
  • Managing internal start-up meetings and establishing checking/approval protocols.
  • Delivering high-quality designs, calculations, sketches, and reports that meet time, cost, and quality benchmarks.
  • Monitoring design changes and communicating impacts effectively.
  • Contributing to team learning by mentoring junior engineers and participating in continuous improvement reviews.
  • Enhancing project outcomes through a focus on best practices and client relationship development.

About You – Key Skills And Experience

  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
  • 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with a strong track record in the design of bridges and associated civil structures.
  • Proficiency with Eurocodes and DMRB standards.
  • Competent user of industry-standard software such as LUSAS, STRAP, Autodesk Bridge Design, or equivalent.
  • Strong project governance experience and the ability to lead on technical delivery.
  • Chartered (ICE or IStructE), or close to achieving chartership.
  • Skilled communicator with excellent report writing and client-facing abilities.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer

  • A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
  • Flexible working arrangements – hybrid model with a minimum of 3 office days.
  • A varied and engaging workload across high-profile infrastructure projects.
  • Clear progression pathways and a strong culture of support and development.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to work for a consultancy known for its dynamic culture and technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now
to speak with one of our specialist recruiters and find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Legal Information
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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