Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Hybrid working policy

Career development

Collaborative environment

Diverse projects

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Principal / Senior Civil Engineer to join our Bristol team on a permanent basis. You will lead the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and ensure design and operational excellence across all civil engineering activities.

The role requires extensive highway and drainage design experience, external works, and ability to produce reports and fee proposals, ensuring compliance with CDM and UK Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing preliminary and detailed highway design (s38 / s278 Highways Act).
• Ability to design drainage (s104 / s98 Water Act), including SuDS and flow control structures.
• Experience in residential and commercial external works design, including earthworks assessments.
• Proficiency in producing technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals.
• Understanding of compliance with CDM and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert consultation and technical leadership.
• Ensure design and operational excellence in civil engineering activities.
• Design and supervise roads, bridges, and water systems.
• Ensure projects meet environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with clients and other engineers for project execution.
• Oversee project delivery from proposal to completion with quality, cost and time objectives.
• Provide mentoring to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HND/C in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client, is currently seeking a Principal / Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for an individual with significant civil engineering experience who is seeking to lead and deliver major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects
• Providing expert consultation and technical leadership
• Ensuring design and operational excellence in all civil engineering activities
• Designing and supervising civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and water systems
• Ensuring projects meet environmental, safety, and structural standards
• Coordinating with clients and other engineers for seamless project execution
• Overseeing project delivery from proposal to practical completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians

Job Requirements:

• Experience in producing preliminary and detailed Highway designs (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
• Ability to design Drainage (s104 / s98 Water Act), including strategic and detailed designs, SuDS, flow control structures, and balancing facilities
• Experience in Residential and Commercial external works design, including earthworks assessments
• Proficiency in producing technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals
• Understanding of compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g. CDM and UK Building Regulations)
• Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering; a Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable
• Chartered status with ICE or equivalent body is desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive financial package commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Flexible working arrangements in accordance with hybrid working policy
• Engaging and collaborative work environment
• Involvement in a diverse range of substantial projects

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a new opportunity to lead and deliver major civil engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.