Principal Civil Engineer Bristol

Curtins Group Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtins Group Ltd., an award-winning engineering consultancy, is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Bristol to lead design delivery on iconic projects. This role requires significant experience in civil design, effective project management, and mentoring capabilities, along with a commitment to integrity and community impact. Join a collaborative team and enjoy industry-leading benefits while making a positive legacy in engineering.

Benefits

5* Holiday Lodges

Award-winning training and development programs

Investors in People - Platinum accreditation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SuDS and leading civil design projects.
• Experience in developing delivery programmes and coordinating project teams.
• Good knowledge of engaging with Local Drainage Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery programmes and manage communication within the project team.
• Support and mentor other engineers and technicians.
• Ensure schedules and resources are appropriately planned.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Design for Sustainable Drainage Systems

Education

Chartered status or working towards chartered status

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins is an employee-owned and award-winning engineering consultancy. We pride ourselves on the positive impact we make on the world around us, delivering practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years to build a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured, and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in Bristol. We are well known locally for working on iconic projects across sectors such as data centers, conservation and heritage sites, education and healthcare schemes, housing regeneration, and luxury developments.

The role involves leading design delivery programmes, maintaining communication within the project team, and ensuring schedules and resources are appropriately planned.

You will also support and mentor other engineers and technicians in developing our design and project information.

The Right Fit

You will have extensive experience in SuDS, FRA's, engaging with Local Drainage Authorities, and leading civil design projects. Experience in developing delivery programmes, coordinating project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget is essential. Knowledge of engaging with SAB Authorities and designing SuDS in Wales would be advantageous.

Your experience should include:

• Effective resource, project, and client relationship management
• Concept and detailed design for Sustainable Drainage Systems
• Leading design teams and liaising with Authorities
• Good working knowledge of Civil 3D for drainage networks
• Leadership and people management skills
• Being a positive role model for others

You should be chartered or actively working towards chartered status through a recognized professional institution. The right candidate will be guided by integrity, kindness, conscientiousness, pride in their work, and a commitment to leaving a positive legacy through their profession.

The Extras

• Industry-leading benefits, including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award-winning training and development programs
• Visit our Careers page for more about our structured training and employee benefits
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard held by fewer than 1% of IIP organizations!
• Learn more about us through Curtins' News & Views

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have questions, wish to discuss adjustments to the application process, or need more information, please contact us via the chat function or email [e-mail].

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact, and Curiosity to apply and join us.