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Senior Civil Engineer in Dunfermline, Fife

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Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer



Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)F



Location: Based near Dunfermline



Salary: £40,000 - £50,000



This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to an array of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are actively searching for a capable, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a diverse array of challenging projects. You will be working with a newly-established team of infrastructure design experts, based in the ancient, green city of Dunfermline.



Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):



Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career progression

Access to a range of exciting projects across the region

Helping influence the future development of the company



Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:



Contributing to an array of engineering developments in a design capacity

Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery and implementation

Mentoring and supporting colleagues

Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors

Preparing and checking reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements

Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times

Acting as a company representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.



Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:



A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Hold Chartered Status with a recognised professional body

Experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK consultancy

Considerable experience of working on infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects

Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling

Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)

Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission

Considerable experience of client and stakeholder liaison

Excellent organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills



Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:



A Master's Degree (or higher qualification) in Civil Engineering

Some experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments

Prior experience of preparing Transport Assessments

Previous experience of leading projects/teams

Experience of working in a public-facing role

Hold a full, valid UK driving licence



If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy

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Senior Civil Engineer in Dunfermline, Fife

Dunfermline, UK
Full time

Published on 11/09/2025

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