Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD0301D26 Location: Edinburgh Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 This is a great opportunity to join my client, a growing, well-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in beautiful Scotland. Known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently on the lookout for a capable, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to take on a diverse array of challenging new projects. You will be working alongside a newly-established team of design experts, based in the picturesque, multicultural Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh. Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): Competitive salary package Employee Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good career progression opportunities Access to a range of exciting new projects Opportunities to directly influence the future of the company Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: Contributing to the design of a range of infrastructure projects and developments Overseeing the day-to-day running of various projects, from inception through to successful delivery Mentoring and supporting colleagues through their own professional development Liaising with clients and other stakeholders Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, etc. Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, ensuring you uphold the appropriate health and safety standards at all times Acting as a company representative at client meetings, site visits, and other events Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil or Structural Engineering Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE) Experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting Considerable experience of working on infrastructure (namely highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling Proficient in the use of various software systems (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar) Demonstrable experience of writing and checking a variety of technical documents Experience of liaising with clients and stakeholders within the industry Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include: A Higher Degree (in a cognate discipline) Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and/or Transport Assessments Experience of leading projects/teams Experience of working in a public-facing role Hold a full, valid UK driving licence 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