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Senior Civil Engineer
Edinburgh, GB · Hybrid · Full-time
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As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will work in a multi-disciplinary office which offers a range of services including Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical/Ground Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Building Services and Building Surveying.
The Civil Engineering team offers a variety of exciting and challenging projects, including Developer-led Commercial, Regeneration, Educational and Healthcare projects (both private and public sector), Renewables projects within the Power and Energy Sector and MOD projects within the Defence Sector and you’ll be working with an experienced and settled team working across all the sectors. 
Here’s what you’ll do:
As Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for the input to and management of technical designs, modelling work, drawings and report writing. This will include feasibility studies, development constraints reports, drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, schematic designs, masterplan designs, drawings and specifications for infrastructure projects associated with public and privately funded developments. The role will also involve close liaison with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, regulators, and representatives from external organisations.
You will be involved in a range of day-to-day duties including the management, design and delivery of the projects, supervising a team of technicians/graduates, with allocation and monitoring of tasks, delivering and managing designs, planning and providing resourcing schedules, and, where appropriate, financial planning and fee proposals associated with your project. All Engineers within our Infrastructure North department are also encouraged to visit their sites, see their work and develop into more rounded/complete professionals, taking on more responsibility as their experience develops.
This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career to the next level within an established team that has a great track record in the delivery of Civil engineering projects throughout Scotland. Our Civils department has a strong social outlook, offers excellent training opportunities, encourages career development at all levels and is at the forefront of Engineering technologies and software systems.
Come grow with us:
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. 
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 
Requirements:
- Experienced in the production of detailed design information, technical reports, drawings, tender documents & specifications, integration with BIM for public and private developments
- Familiar with Design Standards such as Sewers for Scotland 4, Building Regulations, National Planning Policy Framework, the Specifications for Highways works and other relevant British Infrastructure regulations
- Key responsibilities in leading projects and team in roads and drainage design, including a sound understanding of utility provision and general civil engineering practices
- Working knowledge of all main civil engineering design software packages, incl Micro Drainage and ground modelling using recognised software (AutoCAD Civils 3D).
- Responsibilities in health and safety in design, preparation of risk assessment and quality reviews.
- Knowledge of the NEC3/4 Project Manager or Supervisor role and CEMAR software package considered an advantage
- Possess excellent written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients verbally
- High levels of motivation and the proven ability to lead technical teams in delivery of complex civil engineering designs
- A strong profile in fronting Client facing aspects of projects with a desire to build strong client relationshipsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Chartered member of ICE or IstructE. 
- We would also consider candidates working towards Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, with the appropriate level of experience in a senior engineer role.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.