Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer (Transport Strategy and Partnerships)

Location: Waverley Court, Edinburgh

Salary: £46,023 – £54,476

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland's capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer to join our Transport Strategy and Partnerships team. This role offers the opportunity to be directly involved in shaping, leading and delivering enhancements to Edinburgh’s transport systems, streets and public places.

• Support the delivery of major and strategic transport projects including the West Edinburgh Transport Improvements Programme and the City Centre Transformation plan.
• Prioritise the implementation of Public Transport, Active Travel, and Public Realm improvements.
• Engage in effective partnership working with a variety of public and private bodies.
• Manage and deliver high‑value and complex civil engineering projects in a challenging environment.
• Build key relationships with senior management and elected members, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Experience managing and delivering significantly high‑value and complex civil engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at senior levels.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders in partnership settings.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee well‑being initiatives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city’s vibrant community.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.

We can discuss flexible working arrangements if required.