Average Civil Engineer salary in Edinburgh

Senior Civil Engineer Location: Edinburgh New job, new year and a genuine opportunity to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where your technical expertise will shape high-quality developments across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy as they strengthen and grow their civil engineering capability in Edinburgh. The Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in delivering drainage-led infrastructure projects while helping to develop and mentor the wider team. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of civil infrastructure design across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Your focus will include drainage design, Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and technical approvals, working closely with clients, planners and regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities* Deliver drainage and civil infrastructure designs from concept through to approval* Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports* Design adoptable and private drainage systems to S104 standards* Support infrastructure layouts and levels design* Coordinate with planners, architects and environmental teams* Review and check technical outputs from junior engineers* Contribute to project delivery, programme and client relationships Candidate Requirements* Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline* Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design* Proven experience with Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies* Proficient with AutoCAD and drainage software such as InfoDrainage* Confident communicator with a collaborative working style Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers excellent career progression, flexible working and the chance to make a real impact in a growing Edinburgh team. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD0612H25 Location: Based near Edinburgh Salary: £40,0000 - £50,000 This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as a market-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a capable, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of a number of challenging projects. You will be responsible for leading a brand new team of design engineers, based near the historical, richly-cultural Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh. Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave entitlement - Opportunities for flexible working - Life Insurance Scheme - Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial career progression opportunities - Delivery of a wide range of engineering projects across the local region and beyond - Contributing to the development of the company Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: - Delivering on a broad range of projects and developments - Leading a team of Civil Engineering professionals, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop in their roles - Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, delivering them to the highest of standards within agreed timescales and budgets - Leading the delivery of a number of residential, commercial, and industrial projects - Building and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from across the public and private sectors - Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and more - Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues consistently adhere to best practice - Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times - Delivering business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: - A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline - Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body, or proactively working to attain this - Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting - Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects - Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies - Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.) - Considerable experience of preparing technical documents - Prior experience of leading projects and/or teams - Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations - Good organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills - Hold a full, valid UK driving licence Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: - A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant discipline - Specific experience of working with non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.) - Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments - Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS) - Experience of working in a public-facing role If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD0612E25 Location: Based near Edinburgh Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, passionate Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the beautiful, cultural Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh. Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave entitlement - Flexible working opportunities - Life Insurance Scheme - Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects - Actively contributing to the development of the company Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: Overseeing and delivering a number of exciting projects and developmentsLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Overseeing a number of project aspects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementationManaging a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alikeEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from the public and private sectorsPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documentsEnforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practiceUpholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all timesContributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant disciplineChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancyDemonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering designProficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documentsPrior experience of managing relevant projects and peopleExperience of managing client and stakeholder relationsOutstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsHold a full, valid UK driving licence Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: - A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline - Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments - Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS) - Experience of working in a public-facing role If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.