Civil Engineer

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, and the 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
• 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