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

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

• InfoDrainage (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