Permanent

Senior Civil Engineer

RGB

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6WS

£40000 - £55000 per annum

Posted: 05 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 05 October 2026

Ref: 105583

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About the Role

The Senior Civil Engineer position in Bristol, offered by RGB on behalf of a multidisciplinary consultancy, carries a permanent contract with a salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum. This role involves leading highway and infrastructure schemes for commercial, residential, healthcare, and education clients. You will manage projects from planning through to construction, design highway layouts to Local Authority standards, and produce drainage solutions aligned with Sewerage Sector Guidance. Mentoring junior colleagues forms a core duty, as does overseeing project delivery. The consultancy seeks an experienced professional capable of working autonomously within a supportive structure. For further details, contact Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment directly.

For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment
Our client, a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors.
The Role
You will lead the design and management of highway and drainage schemes, mentor junior engineers, and manage projects from planning through to construction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading highway and infrastructure design projects across the UK.
- Designing highways in accordance with Local Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, etc
- Delivering highway drainage designs in line with Sewerage Sector Guidance and SuDS requirements.
- Producing technical reports, fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies.
- Managing S278, S38 and S104 adoption agreements.
About You
- Strong drainage design experience
- Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards and Local Authority/National Highways requirements.
- Experience with S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, Causeway Flow/InfoDrainage,
- Experience producing designs from planning through to construction.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and business development skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy offering genuine career progression, diverse projects and a collaborative working environment.
In return:
- Salary £40,000 - £55,000
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- 6% employer pension
For more information, reach out to Jason at RGB