Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Bristol

New year, new opportunity. This is an excellent time to join a growing consultancy as a Senior Civil Engineer and take real ownership of technically interesting projects in Bristol.

This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the chance to lead drainage and infrastructure design across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, while playing a key part in the continued growth of a well-established civil engineering team. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will enjoy autonomy, technical variety and a clear progression route.

The Opportunity

Based in Bristol, the Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering highways and drainage designs from concept through to approval and construction. You will work closely with clients, local authorities and internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver highways and drainage designs including S38, S278, S104 and S185

Produce detailed designs, calculations and technical reports

Manage projects through planning and technical approval stages

Liaise directly with clients, local authorities and design teams

Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

About You

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar

Minimum 6 years UK consultancy experience

Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage

Confident communicator with a hands-on approach

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Why Apply

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong pipeline of varied projects

Clear progression beyond Senior level

Supportive, technically focused team

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience