Senior Civil Engineer

This job posting is for a Senior Civil Engineer position in Edinburgh with a salary range of £36,500 - £55,000, depending on experience. The role is within a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy looking to expand its Civil Engineering team. They seek an experienced civil engineer with over four years of experience, particularly in drainage and highway/road design. Strong technical and management skills are essential, as is proficiency in micro drainage software. Benefits: - Flexible Working: 35-hour workweek with core hours from 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm, with flexi and hybrid working options. -  Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 5% employer contributions. - Annual Salary Reviews: Regular reviews to adjust salary. - Employee Ownership: Opportunity to buy shares, with potential for dividends. - Company Bonus: Paid once or twice a year based on performance. - Salary Uplifts: Additional salary increases upon achieving certain accreditations. - Insurance: Includes Income Protection Insurance (50% of salary), Life Insurance (3x salary), and Private Medical Insurance with comprehensive mental health coverage. -  Green Incentives: Electric car leasing and cycle-to-work schemes through salary sacrifice. - Generous Leave: 26 days of holiday plus 7 fixed days for Christmas, New Year, and days in between (minimum 33 days total). An additional day is added every 5 years, up to 4 extra days. - Referral Fee: £500 for successful referrals. - Professional Support: Institution fees paid and expenses reimbursed weekly. - Study Trip: Typically a 3-night European trip around September/October. -  Overtime: Paid overtime. -  Community Engagement: Opportunities to mentor young people and offer placements. Role Overview: The Senior Civil Engineer will focus on highways, access roads, and temporary/enabling works design. The role involves conducting due diligence, feasibility studies, conceptual optioneering, detailed design (both pre- and post-planning), and design and build through construction. The candidate will also handle technical approvals and statutory approvals. Key Responsibilities: -  Technical Knowledge:  Expertise in industry-standard road and drainage design software and familiarity with current design standards. -  Design Focus: Emphasis on road design per the 'National Road Development Guide' and local authority standards. - Technical Approvals: Obtain approvals including RCC and S56. -  Report Production: Generate technical reports as required. -  Highway Drainage: Design principles for highway drainage, surface water, and foul drainage systems. - Approvals & Regulations: Secure statutory approvals with Scottish Water (SW) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). - Software Proficiency: Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microdrainage is beneficial. - Standards Knowledge: Understanding of the ‘Design Manual for Roads and Bridges’ (DMRB)