Graduate Civil / Drainage Engineer Location : Office Based - Edinburgh, EH6 6EJ Salary : £25,000-£29,000 per annum, DOE Contract : Full-time, permanent Benefits : Flexible working options, Holidays: 35 days plus 9 public holidays, Employer Life Assurance, Private Health Care and Employer Pension Scheme, Company paid team building events and excursions, Paid annual membership of chosen professional accreditation body, Salary reviewed on a 6-month basis and Annual bonus dependent upon company annual performance About Us Gondolin Land and Water Ltd was formed in September 2021 and has grown from strength to strength working across the UK in a number of sectors such as: residential, onshore renewable energy, commercial, rural tourism and recreation, mining and minerals and retail, industrial & manufacturing. We undertake a variety of exciting projects with a range of clients from individual landowners to market leading developers in their fields. Full details of our company and experience are on our website. The Role A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Full Time Civil / Drainage Engineer to join an Environmental and Civil Engineering consultancy based in Edinburgh, Scotland We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who has a particular interest in the Civil Engineering and Water Environment space where they will gain valuable practical experience, both in terms of desk based technical design / assessment work and site based activities. The role would be very well suited for those who have recently / are graduating in 2025 with a Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering degree and those with a specific interest in Drainage, Road and Infrastructure Design and Civil Engineering in the Water Environment. The majority of your role will be desk based, however site work will form an integral part of your role and development. This will involve being away from home for short periods of time (e.g. days / the occasional week), therefore the chosen candidate must have a full UK driving licence, be comfortable working away from home within the UK and comfortable driving different vehicles (i.e. small hire vans, company 4x4 etc). You will be provided the relevant training, equipment and materials to support you in your role and will be encouraged to actively pursue particular work streams / tasks which you are most suited to. Regular reviews will be conducted by your line manager to enable you to provide relevant feedback - we encourage an open and honest culture where staff are free and able to speak their minds and offer constructive feedback. Within your role at Gondolin you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of applications across the Civil Engineering, Water Environment and Environmental Consulting space depending on your educational background and career aspirations. Gondolin are involved in projects in a range of sectors and support developments from early feasibility stages, through planning and beyond to construction design and site supervision. Key Responsibilities; Drainage and SuDS Design Road Design - including vertical / horizontal alignment and junction design Infrastructure and 3D Earthworks Modelling Wastewater Drainage and Treatment Scheme Design Windfarm and Substation Infrastructure Design Fieldwork - various Design of Watercourses Crossings Project Management Preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans Construction Phase Site Support / Supervision Design of Natural Flood Management Schemes Preparation of detailed Activity Schedules, Bill of Quantities and Tender contracts Preparation of Technical Engineering Drawings for Construction River Restoration Assessments and Design Water Quality Monitoring Supervising and Coordinating Site Investigations Borrow Pit Design and Assessments Graduate Civil / Drainage Engineer - What we need from you Key Skills & Experience; Essentials: Minimum degree requirement: 2:1 in Civil or Environmental Engineering Full UK driving licence Ability to communicate in fluent English Well organised and good time-keeping Eligible to live and work within the UK Ability to problem solve and apply knowledge to non-standard' situations Strong analytical ability and attention to detail Ability to prepare concise and professional reports Competent in Microsoft Office applications Ability to lone work and be away from home for short periods of time Ability to be practical and hands on' Interest and passion for environmental preservation and sustainability Able to multitask and prioritise tasks Self-motivated and a desire to learn new skills and increase knowledge Work openly and honestly in a team environment Friendly and well natured Interest and passion for renewable energy and the transition to Net Zero' Desirables: Practical experience with AutoCAD Practical experience with QGIS / GIS software Experience with 3D terrain modelling software (Civils 3D, LSS etc) Experience with drainage design software packages 4x4 / off road driving experience Relevant summer / work placement experience Outdoor courses / experience Access to own vehicle Based within a commutable distance to the office Relevant Masters degree in their subject field Additional Information The chosen candidate would be expected to complete a statutory 6-month probation period. Upon successful completion of this the employee would be enrolled onto the various employer schemes (healthcare, life assurance etc.) All staff typically spend the majority of the week working from the office, however there is the flexibility for home working an agreed number of days per week. Such details would be discussed / agreed with the candidate as part of the interview process. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be based within a commutable distance of the office and would be office based for at least 2-3 days per week. Route to Chartership The management team are Chartered Members of their chosen professional accreditation bodies and will fully support and mentor the candidate in their chosen path towards Chartership. This includes paying the annual membership fees of the candidates chosen professional body. No agencies please. ADZN1_UKTJ