Project Civil Engineer

SLR has a fantastic opportunity for an early career Civil Engineer to join our busy Civil & Structural Engineering team at Project grade.

The successful applicant will ideally be based in our Edinburgh office, though other locations may be possible, and will support our existing established civil & structural engineering team with projects, as well as design work on a number of projects across the renewables, infrastructure, power, industry and built environment sectors.

SLR’s Engineering team boasts a wealth of expertise across the European region (and wider global business) within diverse sectors including renewables, water, mining, waste, power, infrastructure, and the built environment. The team provides clients with expertise at all project stages, including:

• Planning
• Feasibility
• Outline and detailed designs
• Liaison with statutory bodies
• Overall Project and Programme Management
• Development and Preparation of Technical Specifications
• Preparation of Tender Packages and Tender Evaluation
• Commercial support throughout the lifecycle of a project

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 staff across 6 regions – including over 1,800 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life

About the role

If successful, you will work within a team to deliver a variety of projects and assist with proposal development. You will support project managers, design solutions, and assist with proposal writing and client management. You will lead on projects and will be expected to mentor and coach other engineers within the team and support the sector and client leads across the business.
 

Within the renewable energy sector, you will undertake planning design, management and supporting documentation for projects under a principal designer or lead engineer. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in all civil engineering aspects of planning and condition discharging with works extending to detailed design. The role requires both desk-based work and site-based works, with site visits providing excellent opportunities to travel around the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Within SLR, as a multidisciplinary consultancy with a "one team" culture at its core, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other disciplines across the business including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. You will have the opportunity to work within an experienced team and be involved in a series of exciting challenges with one of the leading environmental and engineering consultancies in the UK. You will have the opportunity to work and travel across Europe and internationally.

About you

If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. In order to be successful, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with teams of professional, engineering and operational staff in a project, consultancy or contracting
• Experience in the use of Civils 3D and AutoCAD(desirable)
• Working knowledge of design codes and standards
• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Ability to analyse problems, create innovative solutions, and sound decisions in a competitive and commercial environment

Due to travel requirements, you must have a valid UK driving licence and be willing to attend site visits, including potential for prolonged periods.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.