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
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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 or get in touch to learn more!