Senior Civil Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited

Senior Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)
Bristol | £40,000 – £50,000 + Hybrid + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Support with Chartership

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to join a busy and growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading private engineering consultancies, delivering integrated solutions across a wide range of public and private sector projects.

The Role

* Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and other professionals, always representing the business in a professional manner.

* Manage and deliver projects, providing leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior team members.

* Take responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously, balancing technical design and client-facing duties.

* Check calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports prepared by others, ensuring compliance with operational standards.

* Lead and coordinate design teams both internally and externally.

* Deliver highway and drainage design to UK design standards across a range of development sectors.

* Produce supporting documentation such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Site Viability Assessments.

* Undertake site visits to monitor progress against specifications, raising issues where necessary.

* Apply working knowledge of Highway Authority agreements (Sections 38 & 278) and Water Authority agreements (Sections 102, 104, 106, 116 & 185).

* Use relevant software including AutoCAD, Autotrack, Site 3D, MicroDrainage, Flow, or similar civil engineering packages.

* Support business development by representing the consultancy at external meetings, networking, and industry events.

About You

* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).

* Chartered or near-Chartered with a recognised institution (e.g. ICE).

* Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.

* Experienced in highway and drainage design with sound knowledge of UK design standards.

* Proficient in the use of industry-standard civil engineering software.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff.

* Demonstrable consultancy experience across a variety of development sectors.

* Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary with a flexible benefits package.

* ICE-approved training with clear pathways to Chartered status.

* Comprehensive training and career development support, including reimbursement of professional fees.

* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell leave.

* Contributory pension, private healthcare, and life insurance.

* Interest-free travel loan scheme.

* Bonus schemes including loyalty awards and qualification achievement bonuses