Engineering the future of power
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Civil Engineer to join our established Civil & Structural Engineering team, delivering high‑profile renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects.
Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, the role will focus primarily on onshore wind, with additional exposure to solar and BESS developments, as well as a small amount of other civil engineering work spanning infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.
The Role
You’ll support the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, working with multidisciplinary teams and clients. The role includes:
* Supporting project delivery and developing design solutions
* Assisting with client management and proposal development
* Preparing planning designs and supporting documentation under senior guidance
* Leading elements of projects and contributing to team delivery
* Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers
* Desk‑based work alongside site visits across the UK and Ireland
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering along with Global Advisory, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for European and international exposure.
Rewards & Benefits
SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.
Our flexible benefits and rewards package includes:
* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life and travel insurance
* Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:
* Flexible, hybrid and agile working
* 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
* Buy or sell leave options
* Core working hours
* Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause—supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
You’ll bring:
* Solid experience delivering UK civil engineering projects, ideally within renewables
* A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
* Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards
* Experience with Civil3D and AutoCAD (desirable)
* Technical reporting and problem‑solving skills
* A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Project Civil Engineer role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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