At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative civil engineering and drainage projects from concept to construction.
- Company: Forward-thinking engineering consultancy with a strong technical reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days leave, healthcare plan, and professional development support.
- Other info: Clear career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact on diverse engineering projects.
- Qualifications: 7+ years experience in civil engineering and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
- Principal Civil / Drainage Engineer
- Bristol | Senior Infrastructure Engineering Opportunity
- Civil / Drainage Engineer – Bristol
- £60,000 - £75,000
Are you an experienced Civil or Drainage Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a growing consultancy that offers a varied project portfolio, genuine progression opportunities, and support towards professional qualification?
Our client is a respected and forward-thinking engineering consultancy seeking a
Civil / Drainage Engineer with 7+ years' post-graduate experience to join their established Bristol team.
With a strong pipeline of development and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in project delivery while developing your technical, client-facing, and project management skills.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of civil engineering and development infrastructure schemes, supporting projects from concept design through to construction.
The position offers increasing responsibility and exposure to clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders, making it ideal for an engineer who is working towards or has recently achieved professional qualification status.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver civil engineering and drainage designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
- Prepare and manage technical drawings, calculations, reports, and project documentation.
- Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, local authorities, highways officers, and key stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of projects in accordance with programme, budget, and quality requirements.
- Work with and manage Section Agreements including
S38, S278, and related adoption processes .
- Assist with project coordination, technical reviews, and design development.
- Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and presentation across all project information.
- Contribute to business development activities and help build strong client relationships.
- Support junior team members and collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum
7 years' post-graduate experience within a consultancy or development infrastructure environment.
- Working towards, or already holding,
Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered status, or equivalent professional accreditation .
- Strong understanding of development infrastructure, highways, and drainage design.
- Experience dealing with local authorities and approval processes. Knowledge of Section Agreements including S38 and S278.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.
- What's On Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Healthcare cashback plan.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Loyalty bonus programme.
- Professional qualification bonus.
- Employee reward and recognition scheme.
- Professional membership subscriptions paid.
- ICE Training Agreement fees covered.
- Support towards continued professional development and chartership.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a successful and growing consultancy.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects.
You'll be part of a friendly, professional team with a strong technical reputation, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to employee development.
If you're an ambitious Civil / Drainage Engineer looking for your next challenge in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.
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Principal Civil Engineer in Bristol employer: Energi People - Construction Engineering Jobs
Energi People is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead diverse projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers, all within a supportive culture that values technical excellence and professional development. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its architectural heritage and engineering advancements.
Contact Details:
Energi People - Construction Engineering Jobs Recruitment Team
