Civil Design Engineer (Highways and Drainage)

Civil Engineer - Highways & Drainage - Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh Salary: 34k-46k DOE Type: Full-Time | Permanent Working: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home

The Opportunity

An established and growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Civil Engineer to join its expanding Power & Energy team in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of UK infrastructure projects, supporting clients from early feasibility and concept through to detailed design and delivery.

The role offers exposure to technically interesting projects across power, energy, rail and wider infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable and practical engineering solutions.

The Role

You'll play a key role in the delivery of highway, drainage and civil infrastructure design, working closely with engineers, clients and other disciplines to develop coordinated solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing highway, drainage and infrastructure designs from concept through to detailed design

Supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects across the Power & Energy sector

Preparing technical drawings, design information and supporting calculations

Using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage or equivalent design software

Supporting feasibility studies, concept design and detailed design packages

Contributing to tender submissions and technical documentation

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams

Attending client and site meetings and supporting site inspections

Identifying and managing technical risks throughout project delivery

Supporting design assurance and maintaining high standards of technical quality

Developing strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

Sharing knowledge and supporting junior members of the team

What We're Looking For

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Experience within a consultancy or design environment

Experience delivering highway, drainage or infrastructure designs

Good knowledge of Civil 3D and InfoDrainage, or equivalent software

Strong technical understanding and a practical approach to problem solving

Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Proactive approach to risk management, quality and technical delivery

Working towards Chartership or another professional accreditation

Full UK driving licence desirable for occasional site visits

Why Apply?

Work on challenging infrastructure projects across the UK

Exposure to Power & Energy, rail and wider infrastructure

Project involvement from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery

Strong support towards Chartership and professional development

Regular client and site exposure

Collaborative and technically focused team

Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home

Opportunity to work within a growing infrastructure business

Projects supporting sustainable and low-carbon infrastructure

Clear opportunities for long-term career development

If you're a Civil Engineer looking to broaden your experience across highways, drainage and major infrastructure projects, this is a strong opportunity to develop your career within a growing technical team.

For a confidential conversation, contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting.

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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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