Senior Civil Engineer

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

Looking to take real ownership of technically interesting projects? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity in Bristol offers autonomy, responsibility and clear progression within a growing civil engineering team.

A well-established consultancy is strengthening its highways and drainage capability across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead infrastructure design from concept through to approval and construction, working closely with clients and approving authorities.

The Senior Civil Engineer will deliver S38, S278, S104 and S185 schemes while coordinating internal teams and mentoring junior engineers. This Senior Civil Engineer role combines hands-on technical delivery with project management and client engagement within a supportive Bristol office.

Key responsibilities
Deliver highways and drainage designs for development schemes
Prepare calculations, drawings and technical reports
Lead S38, S278, S104 and S185 approvals
Manage projects through planning and technical stages
Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Candidate requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
Minimum six years' UK consultancy experience
Strong drainage and infrastructure design background
Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
Confident communicator with client-facing experience

Why apply
This Senior Civil Engineer role offers varied projects, flexible working and progression beyond Senior level. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer position is 48,000 - 58,000, alongside structured CPD and strong technical collaboration.

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.