Senior Civil Engineer - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Senior Civil EngineerLocation: Edinburgh

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Salary: Up to £45,000

I am seeking a talented and collaborative Senior Civil Engineer who is passionate about sustainable design and making a positive impact on the built environment. My client is a busy, successful Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering consultancy based in Edinburgh and they're looking for someone to contribute their expertise to a range of sectors, including residential, education, commercial, development, and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Civil Engineering position include:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, guiding engineers at various levels of experience.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects to ensure quality and timeliness, while coordinating resources in line with Civic Engineers' QMS and IMS standards.
• Professional Development: Support the development of junior team members by identifying training needs, equipment requirements, and software licenses.
• Financial Management: Monitor project budgets and timelines, addressing any potential changes with Project Associates or Directors to maintain profitability.
• Client Engagement: Strengthen client relationships, support repeat business, and contribute to new project bids to enhance Civic Engineers' reputation.

Skills and Qualifications for this Senior Civil Engineer:

• A relevant first-class degree. E.g., MEng in Civil/ Structural Engineering

• Experience with software such as Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in industry standards and processes, including planning applications, procurement, and technical approvals.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, with high proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Commercial awareness, teamwork, and time management skills.

• Ideally Chartered or Incorporated with an institution such as ICE, IStructE, CIWEM, or CIHT.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, regularly reviewed and updated
• Flexible, hybrid working

If this Senior Civil Engineer role is of interest to yourself or want to know more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to .