Civil Engineer​/Senior Civil Engineer; Development

Overview

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The Edinburgh office is based in Edinburgh Park and offers work with a diverse range of clients and projects, locally in Edinburgh and beyond.

• Producing drawings and design models to support planning, technical applications and construction.
• Supporting the team in design elements for various development opportunities.
• Being active on several projects and client accounts at any given time.

You will report to a Principal Engineer or Associate. The team works on major infrastructure developments across the UK, providing highway and civil engineering services from feasibility to detailed design, and contributing to drainage, earthworks, utilities and highway designs on residential, educational, leisure, healthcare, energy and commercial developments. The role includes delivering high quality public realm improvement works to enhance streetscapes and create healthier, more pedestrian- and cycle-friendly spaces.

• Working with our Development team to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions from planning through to implementation.
• Advising private and public sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection and Utilities Coordination/Diversion.

All staff are encouraged to progress their training toward Eng Tech, IEng or CEng status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent bodies, with access to internal and external training opportunities.

• Skills to prepare detailed drawings and undertake 3D modelling in AutoCAD/Civils 3D or similar software.
• Skills to prepare detailed drawings and undertake foul and surface water drainage modelling in Info Drainage or similar software.
• A track record in producing high quality engineering drawings to company and industry standards with the ability to manage high-volume drawing production.
• Relevant Civil Engineering qualifications with experience in highway, utilities or drainage projects.
• An understanding of highway, utilities and drainage design principles and a willingness to learn new design skills using the latest industry software.
• Basic knowledge of BIM standards and protocols.
• Ability to work across the team in producing designs and drawings.
• Good written and spoken communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and work as part of a team.
• Ability to seek clarity of instructions, check own work before submission, and meet timescales for items of work.

You must be eligible to achieve security clearance.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a diverse, global workforce. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and part-time options, and provide tools to support health and wellbeing, inclusive culture, and development opportunities. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and promote a culture of inclusion.