Civil Design Engineer (Highways and Drainage)
Job Description
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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