About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

 About the Role – We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Graduate Engineer, Roads & Infrastructure in our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will work on design of major infrastructure, highway and energy schemes. To work in both supervised and unsupervised environments, ensuring that the technical content of all work carried out is correct to the standard required and meets client needs and expectations.

All engineers work under direct supervision of our highly experienced directors and alongside our team of dedicated engineers and technicians. We can offer an ICE approved training agreement and a route towards chartered membership of a professional engineering institution.

Depending on experience as you progress you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Liaise and communicate clearly in a professional manner to colleagues, clients, contractors and other designers to offer advice and guidance on matters relating to your work.
  • Be able to work in close collaboration with team members.
  • Attendance at design meetings, site meetings and carryout site inspections.
  • Work on projects with consideration to the agreed project budgetary limits and timescales.
  • Liaison with statutory bodies including Local Authorities, Transport Scotland and National Highways.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • MEng / BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering 
  • Demonstrate working within a multi-disciplinary design team
  • Understanding & appreciation of health and safety legislation covering the construction industry

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
  • ICE approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional engineering institute
  • Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
  • Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
  • Interest-free travel loan scheme
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
  • Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
  • Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
  • Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefits here. 

 ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

To apply for this position, send your CV to recruitment@fairhurst.co.uk stating the position for which you are applying.