Senior Civil Engineer

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom s1jobs Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year

An established and respected engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a
Senior Civil Engineer
with a strong background in infrastructure design and MicroDrainage. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working across a range of exciting development projects.

The Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will take the lead on the civil engineering design of infrastructure elements for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll manage technical outputs, contribute to project planning, and mentor junior staff. The role offers a clear path to continued professional development and leadership.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or similar)
  • 5–8 years of relevant UK experience in infrastructure design
  • Proficient in MicroDrainage (and ideally Civil 3D or PDS)
  • Experience in roads, drainage, and external works
  • Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles

What's On Offer

  • Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
  • Good pension contribution
  • Diverse and challenging project portfolio
  • Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Apply In Confidence
If you're looking to step up in your civil engineering career and be part of a team that values quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call Marie on quoting J45765.

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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