Job Description
Senior Engineer
Scotland
Salary: Grade H: £36,629 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours) plus £3,993 pa (pro-rata) Recruitment & Retention Allowance
(Ref: 53REC)
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working
Base: Sustrans office in Edinburgh or Glasgow with flexibility to work from home
Travel: The role involves regular travel within Scotland, possibly including overnight stays.
Most colleagues use walking, cycling, wheelchairs, or public transport for their work journeys. We support this with access to a Sustrans pool bicycle and Standards Cycling Training.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Engineer to work on projects addressing climate change, green space access, social justice, and public space creation.
Our Engineers design, deliver, and maintain active travel infrastructure in urban and rural settings, including highway infrastructure, greenways, bridges, and path projects.
We value collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance, offering ICE-approved training schemes.
Candidates should be based in the region with regular travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow hubs.
About you
You should have experience providing technical authority, leading teams, and managing projects from conception to completion, including drawings, reports, resource allocation, risk, and budget management.
Excellent communication skills and experience in business development and partnership building are essential.
Sustrans is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from all community parts.
What we offer
Hybrid working, flexible environment, and support for wellbeing and family needs.
Benefits include annual leave, volunteer days, confidential support, cycle schemes, pension, loans, discounts, London Weighting Allowance, and death benefit.
Application deadline: 23:59, 21 September 2025. Interviews in the week of 29 September 2025. Early applications encouraged.
To apply, complete our online form.
About Sustrans
Join us to promote walking and cycling, working on impactful projects to create healthier, happier communities and a sustainable future. We value diversity and support wellness for all.
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