Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Client 2; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working

Career development and training

Diverse project portfolio

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Principal/Associate Civil Engineer in Bristol to lead infrastructure design for residential and mixed-use developments. You will oversee highways, drainage and site levels, manage delivery, budgets and teams, and secure technical approvals with clients and authorities.

The role requires Chartered status or progress toward it, a strong residential development background, and hands-on design using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering with 6+ years’ experience.
• Chartered or working towards ICE or equivalent.
• Strong background in residential development infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed infrastructure designs for highways, drainage and site levels.
• Manage project delivery, budgets and team resourcing.
• Drive technical approvals and client engagement.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with clients and approving bodies.
• Produce designs with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Drainage design software

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Bristol | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a leading UK development consultancy that’s looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is a standout opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineer to take a leading role across a wide range of development infrastructure projects, with the backing of a supportive and ambitious organisation.

The Role

As a Principal / Associate Engineer, you’ll lead the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes for residential and mixed-use developments, covering highways, drainage and site levels. You’ll take responsibility for project delivery, manage and mentor junior engineers, and build strong relationships with clients and approving bodies.

Key duties include:

• Leading detailed infrastructure designs, covering private and adoptable works
• Managing project workflow, budgets and team resourcing
• Securing technical approvals, including S104 and S38 agreements
• Producing and overseeing designs using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroDrainage
• Applying industry standards such as Manual for Streets, Building Regulations and Sewerage Sector Guidance
• Supporting client relationships, project development and the wider growth of the team

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline, with 6+ years’ relevant experience
• Chartered or working towards professional status (ICE or equivalent)
• Strong background in residential development infrastructure
• Proficient in Civil 3D and drainage design software
• Confident communicator with experience leading projects and supporting junior engineers
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Career development through structured training
• Diverse and interesting project portfolio
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

About the Company

This well-established consultancy has a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions across the UK. With an inclusive and people-first culture, they offer a great environment for talented engineers to grow and succeed.

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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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