Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

In this client-facing role, you will lead civil drainage projects across a range of sectors in the Bristol region. You’ll own design and delivery, from feasibility to final engineering, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with architects, developers, and contractors. You’ll tackle diverse infrastructure challenges, applying UK standards to safe, sustainable solutions. This opportunity combines hands-on technical leadership with a collaborative, down-to-earth team culture and career development support.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Professional membership paid
• Bonus scheme
• Chartership support with inhouse mentors
• Internal/External training schemes
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike to work, Dental, Healthcare)

Responsibilities

• Manage and design projects from small to large scale within time and budget constraints
• Assess site due diligence, preliminary layout, and deliver final engineering design
• Study drawings, plans, specifications and related documents
• Determine budget, schedules, and scope; deploy staff accordingly
• Lead and support engineering and skilled personnel across multiple tasks
• Direct onsite construction teams and collaborate with architects and external consultants
• Promote standard civil engineering practices in drawings and plans
• Design to relevant UK standards and guides

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related subject
• 5+ years UK experience in infrastructure drainage
• Competence with AutoCAD, PDS or Civil3D and Microdrainage/FLOW
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments
• S278/S38 highway design experience
• Experience in private and adoptable drainage design
• Earthworks and external level design including 3D analysis
• Knowledge of current legislation and QA/H&S procedures
• Experience in team and line management; mentoring engineers

• Client-facing
• Mentoring and coaching
• Team collaboration
• AutoCAD
• PDS
• Civil3D

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