Senior Civil Engineer

Edinburgh, South Australia, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a trusted, developing Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a brand-new office location in bonnie 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 searching for a talented, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to take on a variety of challenging new projects. You will be working alongside a newly established team of design experts, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with plenty of 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 exciting projects and developments
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of various projects, from inception through to successful delivery and implementation
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues through their professional development
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
• 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) in Civil 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
• 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)
• Considerable experience of writing and checking a variety of technical documents
• Demonstrable 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 relevant discipline)

– Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments

– Experience of preparing 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.

Company

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Penguin Recruitment

Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.

Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).