Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer X 2
- Location:

Bristol

Job Type: Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the UK.

They work on a wide variety of projects, from small to large-scale developments, covering residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. Their approach is collaborative, design-led and focused on producing practical, buildable and sustainable solutions from concept through to delivery.

The business offers a supportive working environment, long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on diverse and technically interesting projects.

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Bristol office. This is a key role within the civil engineering team, offering the opportunity to take a hands-on position in the design, coordination and delivery of residential-led infrastructure projects, alongside other development work.

The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities, including civil design, drainage, highways/interface coordination and client liaison, with the chance to remain actively involved in design rather than moving into a purely managerial position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the civil engineering design of residential and mixed-use developments

Preparation and review of designs for:

Highways and access infrastructure
Surface and foul water drainage
Levels, earthworks and external works
Delivery of projects from concept through detailed design and technical approval stages

Work with and manage junior engineers and technicians

Liaise with clients, local authorities and project stakeholders

Coordinate with internal structural and multidisciplinary teams

Contribute to project planning, programme delivery and commercial awareness

About You

Essential:
Strong experience in residential infrastructure design

Background in a UK civil engineering design consultancy

Confident client-facing skills with commercial awareness

Solid experience with Section Agreements:

Section 278 (highways)
Section 38 (adoptable roads)
Section 104 (drainage)
Section 185 (water mains)
Proficient in AutoCAD and civil design software such as:

Civil 3D
Info Drainage (or equivalent drainage tools)
Hands-on engineer who enjoys remaining involved in design and project delivery

Well organised, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Ambitious and motivated, looking to take the next step in a senior-level role

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression within a stable consultancy

Exposure to a varied workload across residential and development-led projects

Supportive team environment with flexibility and autonomy

Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Bristol team