Property & Construction

Civil Engineer

Salary:
£35000 - £45000 per annum
Job Ref:
JN -042026-222873_1777284257
Location:
Edinburgh and Lothians
Date Posted:
27th April 2026
Job Type:
Permanent

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy to recruit a Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Scotland. You'll be working on high quality projects in the power and energy infrastructure space (substations, grid connections, renewable energy facilities). You will also be involved with works in sectors such as industrial, defence and transportation.

The organisation is growing and will give you a chance to work on major energy and infrastructure projects that are shaping the UK's power network. They will also support your career development and support you to Chartership.



Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver civil engineering works for large-scale projects, covering drainage, earthworks, external works, and utilities.
  • Produce high-quality technical drawings, specifications, and reports, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes.
  • Review designs for compliance and quality
  • Support the development of junior engineers alongside promoting best practice.

What they're looking for:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Experience delivering projects in one or more sectors (ideally in the power sector)
  • Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE).
  • Strong understanding and experience in drainage design, earthworks, and external works.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD (or similar) for modelling, layouts, and draughting designs.
  • Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary (35k-£45k)
  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development

Please get in touch for further information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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