Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: 48,000 - 58,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering large residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who wants real responsibility, influence over technical delivery and the chance to be part of a busy, friendly and well-established civil engineering team.

This Senior Civil Engineer role focuses on leading and coordinating development infrastructure design across high-profile schemes. You will take ownership of highways design, drainage strategies and detailed infrastructure work, while helping to drive best practice, consistency and efficient delivery across the team. Based from the Bristol office, the role offers hybrid and flexible working alongside clear progression and continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver and check highways infrastructure design including S38 and S278 approvals
Produce drainage strategies and detailed design for S104 and S98 agreements
Develop SuDS solutions, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities
Ensure all work complies with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards
Coordinate with clients, local authorities, architects and design teams
Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians
Contribute to project planning, risk management and programme delivery

About You
HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering
Strong UK consultancy experience in highways and drainage design
Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
Chartered or actively working toward professional qualification
Strong communicator with good organisational skills

Why Apply
This Senior Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, project variety and progression. The salary on offer is 48,000 - 58,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, a supportive culture and clear internal progression within a high-performing consultancy.

Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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.