Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/01/2026
Closing date
06/02/2026
Civil Engineer
Bristol
New year, new job. If you are a Civil Engineer with consultancy experience and want to build real technical depth in 2025, this is a strong opportunity to do exactly that. This role suits a Civil Engineer who wants more responsibility, better project exposure and clear progression within a growing Bristol team.
You will be joining a well-established civil engineering consultancy delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. With continued investment into the Bristol office, this Civil Engineer position offers long-term stability, technical variety and the chance to progress alongside experienced senior engineers.
The role
As a Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects from early concept through to construction.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing highways designs for S38 and S278 agreements
* Producing drainage strategies and designs for S104 and S185 submissions
* Creating drawings and models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
* Supporting earthworks assessments, feasibility studies and reports
* Liaising with clients, local authorities and project stakeholders
* Managing your own design tasks while working closely with senior engineers
About you
This role suits a capable Civil Engineer who is keen to progress.
You will ideally have:
* Experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy
* Knowledge of S38, S278, S104 and S185 agreements
* Confident AutoCAD skills and exposure to drainage software
* Strong communication and organisation skills
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.