Senior Civil Engineer
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