Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
21/01/2026
Closing date
11/02/2026
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000 to £56,000 plus benefits
Ready to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where you can lead projects, influence technical direction and help grow a high-performing civil engineering team? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering residential, commercial and industrial developments across the UK, with clear progression toward Principal and Associate level.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of the civil engineering elements of appraisal, planning and detailed design, acting as a key technical and client-facing lead while supporting and developing junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead highways and drainage design for development projects
* Manage pre-purchase feasibility and discharge of planning conditions
* Oversee Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS design
* Deliver S38, S278 and S104 technical approvals
* Produce and review drawings, calculations and 3D ground models
* Coordinate with architects, planners, authorities and statutory bodies
* Mentor engineers and support team development
* Contribute to fee proposals and scope management
About You
* Strong UK consultancy experience in development infrastructure
* Proven background in highways and drainage design
* Confident leading projects and managing technical delivery
* Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software
* Client-focused, commercially aware and ambitious to progress
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.