Senior Civil Engineer – Infrastructure

Senior Civil Engineer – Infrastructure
Bristol
We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on Senior Civil Engineer who wants to make a real impact, take ownership of projects and play a key role in the continued growth of our business in the South West.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, award-winning engineering consultancy at a pivotal point in its development. With nearly 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for technical excellence, they’re building on our success and investing in the future of the Bristol team.
Who we are
An award-winning consulting engineering practice with decades of experience, extensive technical expertise and a friendly, proactive approach that our clients value.
Multidisciplinary expertise which spans Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geo-Environmental and Transport, enabling us to deliver integrated solutions across a wide range of sectors and projects.
From initial concept through to completion, they combine imaginative thinking with rigorous design, commercial awareness and practical engineering to deliver solutions that are cost-effective, robust and buildable.
The role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. You’ll work closely with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders, combining technical expertise with strong project management and commercial awareness.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead your own projects, contribute to the development of the Bristol team and support junior colleagues as they progress in their careers.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys remaining involved in the technical detail while taking responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and the successful development of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, particularly residential development.
- Managing projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, approvals and construction.
- Developing effective working relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and other project stakeholders.
- Preparing and coordinating highway, drainage and infrastructure designs, ensuring they are technically robust, commercially viable and practical to deliver.
- Working with relevant highway and drainage adoption processes, including Section 278, Section 38, Section 185 and Section 104 agreements.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Supporting, mentoring and sharing your knowledge with junior engineers.
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Bristol Civil Engineering team.
About you
You’ll be an experienced civil engineer who combines sound technical knowledge with a proactive, commercially minded approach. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, building strong client relationships and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- At least six years’ experience in a UK civil engineering design consultancy, with experience across a range of sectors and, in particular, residential development.
- Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure design, including highways and drainage.
- Experience with Section 278, Section 38, Section 185 and Section 104 agreements.
- Proficiency in relevant design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, WinDes or equivalent packages.
- Experience in client liaison, project coordination and managing project deliverables, with a good understanding of