Civil Engineer - Bristol

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy located in Bristol is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves contributing to the design and delivery of various infrastructure projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring high-quality work across highways and drainage systems. The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of industry experience, be proficient in relevant design tools, and exhibit strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements are also provided.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday options

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years' industry experience.
• Desire to progress toward professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver highways designs for Section 38 and Section 278.
• Develop drainage strategies and designs for Section 104 and 185.
• Produce accurate technical drawings and models.
• Support earthworks assessments and technical reporting.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on design tasks.

Skills

Experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy

Good knowledge of Section Agreements

Confident user of AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfoDrainage

Strong communication skills

Organised and proactive

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a wide range of residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments across the UK. This is an excellent role for someone looking to broaden their technical skills, take on more responsibility and develop quickly within a supportive and well‑established civil engineering team.

The Opportunity

As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of infrastructure projects from early concept through to detailed construction stages. You will work across highways, drainage and earthworks, gaining exposure to schemes ranging from small urban developments to large complex sites. With significant investment being made into the Bristol office, you will be joining the team at an exciting time, with excellent prospects for long‑term progression and increased responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver highways designs for Section 38 and Section 278 works.
• Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for Section 104 and Section 185 submissions.
• Produce accurate technical drawings and models using AutoCAD, Civil3D and InfoDrainage or equivalent software.
• Support earthworks assessments, feasibility studies and technical reporting.
• Engage with clients, local authorities and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Contribute to project planning, resource management and quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers while taking ownership of your own design tasks.

About You

• Experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Good knowledge of Section Agreements including 38, 278, 104 and 185.
• Confident user of AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfoDrainage or similar design tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients and project teams.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing your workload effectively.
• At least three years' industry experience and a desire to progress toward professional accreditation.

Why This Role?

You will join a friendly and collaborative civil engineering team that values innovation, quality and professional development. The consultancy offers hybrid working, flexible holiday options and genuine progression opportunities. You will work on interesting and varied projects, gain autonomy in delivering your own schemes and benefit from a positive environment where career growth is encouraged. With new regional leadership driving expansion in the Bristol office, you will be well placed to take advantage of future opportunities and help shape the team's success.

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.