Job Description - Civil & Structural Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineer

£40,000 - £45,000 + Technical Progression + Project Ownership + Varied Design Work + Long-Term Stability + Up To 15% Bonus

Edinburgh (Commutable from: Livingston, Falkirk, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Linlithgow)

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer or Civil & Structural Engineer looking for a role where you will take real ownership of designs and see projects through from feasibility to detailed technical delivery? Do you want to be trusted to lead calculations, assessments and design decisions across a varied pipeline of UK building and infrastructure work?

This is a permanent position with an established civil and structural design consultancy, where you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering packages through to RIBA Stage 4, producing defendable calculations, reports and statutory submissions to support safe, compliant delivery.

In this role you will carry out structural assessments and detailed design for new-build, refurbishment and modification projects. You will work across foundations, reinforced concrete slabs, structural steelwork, masonry, retaining elements and associated civil works, as well as site levels, access roads, pavements, drainage and underground infrastructure.

You will also review ground investigation information, define surveys and assumptions, support tender clarifications, contribute to CDM 2015 design risk management, and support Building Warrant / SER certification documentation where required.

This role would suit a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer from a consultancy background who wants greater technical responsibility, end-to-end project involvement and the autonomy to lead and defend high-quality designs.

The Role:

Lead civil and structural engineering activities from feasibility through to RIBA Stage 4 technical design
Structural assessments, calculations and detailed design for new-build, refurbishment and modification projects
Design of foundations, RC slabs, steelwork, masonry, retaining elements and associated civil works
Civil design input covering levels, hardstanding, access roads, pavements, drainage and underground infrastructure
Edinburgh based, on-site role, 40 hours per week
The Person:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Strong UK civil/structural design consultancy experience delivering through to RIBA Stage 4
Confident producing and defending calculations and designs; knowledge of UK/Scottish regs and Eurocodes
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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