Senior Civil Engineer

Scotland

£60,000 - £70,000

Permanent

BMC Recruitment Group is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer (Roads) to join a prestigious client in the engineering consultancy sector based in Edinburgh.

About the Role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Permanent position
• Standard working hours with flexible options
• Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, personal healthcare plan, and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) with an annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• ICE approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of the ICE or other professional engineering body (e.g., IStructE)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for major infrastructure, highway, and energy schemes
• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment to undertake design and project management
• Manage small teams, ensuring quality of design output and adherence to specified programmes and budgets
• Mentor team members and provide technical governance on projects
• Liaise with statutory bodies and consultees such as local authorities, Transport Scotland, NatureScot, and SEPA
• Attend design and site progress meetings
• Ensure technically excellent delivery in accordance with the client’s brief

About You

• Completion of a recognised training agreement and working towards a professional qualification and membership of appropriate professional bodies at Chartered status (e.g., Institution of Civil Engineers or the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation)
• Technically competent in highways and infrastructure design
• Sound knowledge of DMRB design standards and specifications
• Proficiency in design and assessment software packages (e.g., Civils3D, InfoDrain, PDS signs/lines)
• Experience in providing consultancy services to national and local government on road and energy scheme projects
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in technical written English
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure
• Confidence and ability to take responsibility for work on large projects

This role offers excellent career progression within a friendly and professional team that prides itself on the quality of service delivered to clients.

To apply for the position, please submit your CV to kieran.martin@bmcrecruitmentgroup.com or get in touch to learn more!