> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2808302-engineer-development-infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2808302-engineer-development-infrastructure). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer (Development Infrastructure) - **Company:** Sweco - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2852293377-engineer-development-infrastructure ## About the Role We are currently looking for an Engineer who is ambitious, enthusiastic and determined to join our Development Infrastructure team. This full-time role is based in our Edinburgh office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times., * A desire to work in a team, and a great attitude - collaboration will come naturally to you. * An academic qualification, such as a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent. Ideally this will be accredited by the Engineering Council so we can help you work toward a professional qualification with the ICE. * Some relevant post-qualification engineering design experience and project delivery in residential, energy and commercial sectors. This could be either pre-planning services, or post-planning detailed design experience. To be considered for the Engineer post, a minimum of two years' post graduate experience would be expected. * Working knowledge of design software such as Civil 3D * AutoCAD experience * Experience of drainage design tools, such as InfoDrainage, or Flow. * Some experience of helping to provide resource or commercial management on projects. * Project Management skills would be desirable but not essential * Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and an interest in finding quick, innovative and practical solutions. * The ability to organise and prioritise your workload to ensure that project timescales are met. * The ability to travel to sites and offices within the UK when required, a driving license would be helpful but not essential to the role. ## Description Working as part of the Development Infrastructure team on a variety of projects in the residential, energy and commercial sectors, you will act as an Engineer to undertake and check the delivery of design solutions and coordinate with other disciplines. You will be involved in projects from conception to completion including; supporting the Project Manager to clarify the project brief, agree deliverables, key milestones, project methodology; undertaking elements of the detailed design and the checking of outputs as directed: e.g. calculations, models, drawings, sketches, reports etc to achieve the optimum solution for the project; assessing, documenting and communicating design changes to the Project Manager. You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of work you produce, ensuring that work is delivered in line with the agreed timescales and ensuring you understand and comply with our Company Integrated Management system and all relevant health and safety legislation. You will continue to learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. As you develop, you will be given opportunity to work more independently., It's important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK . We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role., Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those "hard to fill" roles. We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee. Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. 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