Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer X 2
- Location:

Bristol

Job Type: Permanent

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.

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.

• 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

Essential:

• Strong experience in residential infrastructure design
• Background in a UK civil engineering design consultancy
• Minimum 6+ years' industry experience
• 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

• 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