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Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Marchmont, EH3, UK
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Company: CONTRACT SCOTLAND

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £70000/annum

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior or Principal Engineer to join their well-established team in Edinburgh. This is a key leadership position for an experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects while supporting and developing the next generation of engineers.

The Role:
You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, taking a leading role on projects and helping shape technical delivery across infrastructure or building sectors. As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you'll act as a mentor and guide to junior staff, supporting their technical growth and contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead project design and delivery across a range of civil or structural engineering schemes

Provide technical oversight, review, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers

Support team development, mentoring, and chartership progression

Engage with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Contribute to project planning, resourcing, and quality assurance

Ideal Candidate:

Chartered Engineer (or approaching chartership) with a background in civil or structural engineering

8+ years of industry experience, ideally in a consultancy environment

Proven leadership and mentoring experience within a technical team

Strong communication and project coordination skills

Experience with relevant software tools (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Tekla, etc., depending on discipline)

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Hybrid/flexible working model

A supportive environment that values career progression and team development

Access to diverse and high-impact projects across the UK and internationally

Apply in Confidence:
If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact as part of a respected consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with a CV or contact Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J45761. 

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Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application
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