Principal Civil Engineer
Job in
West of England, Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
RGB Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Civil Engineer - Bristol
I’m recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol, working across a diverse portfolio of developments and major infrastructure projects valued at over £500m.
You’ll take a leading role in delivering civil engineering solutions for public and private sector clients, combining technical expertise with team leadership and project management.
The Role- Lead civil engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
- Manage and coordinate highways and drainage design for major development and infrastructure schemes.
- Provide technical advice on Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), drainage strategies and pre-planning requirements.
- Manage resources, budgets and programmes to deliver projects and maintain financial performance.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, approving bodies and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to tender proposals.
- Lead project teams, undertake site visits and provide technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Proven experience in a senior or principal-level civil engineering role, ideally within a multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Strong technical experience in highways, drainage design, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and cut-and-fill analysis.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with Info Drainage experience advantageous.
- Experience designing foul and surface water drainage and minor roads.
- Knowledge of Section 38, 278, 104, 106 and 185 agreements, alongside relevant building regulations, British Standards and local authority requirements.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- BUPA Healthcare with salary sacrifice add-ons
Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects while developing your leadership responsibilities within an established multidisciplinary consultancy. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, build client relationships and progress your career.
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