Graduate Engineer (Roads)

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint an experienced Graduate in our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will have relevant post graduate experience in trunk road and major infrastructure design. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK's leading private Engineering Consultancies working on major infrastructure, highway and energy schemes throughout the UK.

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

• 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.
• 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 carry out site inspections.
• Work on projects with consideration to the agreed project budgetary limits and timescales.
• Liaison with statutory bodies including Transport Scotland and Highways England.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the use of the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW).
• Experience in the use of Civils3D or OpenRoads highway design software.
• Experience using and creating 3D models for use in BIM desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the use of other software packages for sign, line and VRS design.
• Demonstrate working within a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Understanding & appreciation of health and safety legislation covering the construction industry.
• Bachelor degree or masters level qualification in a Civil Engineering discipline.
• Working towards Chartered Status of an appropriate professional institution e.g. MICE, MCIHT.

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.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) and annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award.
• Additional benefits may vary between offices.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking to grow your career in civil engineering we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

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.