Senior Civil Eningeer

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: £45-55k + package (experience dependant)

Type: Perm / full time / Hybrid

Location: Scotland, UK

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship / Applicants must have existing relevant UK Water Sector experience.

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  • Grow your career
  • Be rewarded with a range of benefits
  • Receive full training and ongoing development
  • Work in an inclusive environment where you can be yourself

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About the role…

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our design team. In this role, you’ll:

  • Deliver civil designs for infrastructure projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Handle everything from feasibility to detailed designs for construction
  • Supervise junior staff
  • Conduct site visits and write reports
  • Ensure health and safety standards are met

You’ll work on various infrastructure projects from start to finish. This is a permanent, hybrid position.

What you’ll do…

  • Prioritise health and safety in all design work
  • Develop designs that meet client requirements and standards
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members
  • Ensure projects stay on time and within budget
  • Help prepare and manage project budgets
  • Write and review feasibility studies and reports
  • Present engineering solutions to clients
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Check and approve design documents, drawings, and calculations

What we’re looking for…

  • Experience in designing infrastructure
  • Relevant degree (working towards professional accreditation is a plus)
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office and basic AutoCAD
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work in teams and meet project deadlines
  • Client-focused approach to service
  • Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement
  • Strong focus on health and safety

What’s in it for you…

We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits such as:

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company car or car allowance (grade dependant)
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health cash plan (Medicash)
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Lifestyle benefit options
  • Financial well being support
  • Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)
  • Volunteering days and charity matched giving
  • Recognition for professional qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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