Senior Civil Engineer

Access Personnel is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading national civil engineering contractor for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their established team based in Inverness.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and civil engineering projects throughout the Highlands and across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery and successful execution of complex civil engineering schemes, while supporting the development of junior engineering staff and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager or Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for leading the engineering function on site and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating all engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leading site engineering teams and providing technical support to operational staff.
• Setting out works and ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with design specifications and programme requirements.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, temporary works requirements, and technical documentation.
• Identifying and resolving engineering and construction challenges on site.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors, and statutory authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, progress updates, as-built records, and engineering documentation.
• Supporting programme planning, risk management, and commercial decision-making.
• Mentoring and developing Graduate and Site Engineers.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or be actively working towards chartership.
• Significant post-graduate experience within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Previous experience working for a principal contractor on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and industry best practice.
• Excellent setting-out, surveying, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and current health and safety legislation.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage engineering teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term project pipeline across the Highlands and wider Scotland.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a nationally recognised contractor.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a leading contractor delivering some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure projects, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV in confidence to Access Personnel or contact our team directly for a confidential discussion.

Access Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Pay: £56,000.00-£68,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person