Principle Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Environmental Consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and career advancement within a respected organization.

Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years experience in a UK-based consultancy.
• Proven track record in delivering complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing technical output.
• Maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring engineers and graduates.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Revit

Job description

Principal Engineer – Bristol

A specialist UK-based Engineering and Environmental Consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Engineer to join their expanding team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to take on leadership, technical oversight, and project development responsibilities within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field.

• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) working in a UK-based consultancy environment.

• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects from concept to completion.

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

• Strong client-facing ability with experience in project development and bid writing.

Desirable Criteria:

• Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) or actively working towards it.

• Sector knowledge across infrastructure, highways, drainage or structural engineering.

• Experience managing junior staff and leading cross-discipline project teams.

• Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Revit, etc.).

The Role:
You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile engineering projects in the region. From technical design to client management and team mentoring, you will help shape the strategic direction of the engineering division in Bristol.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing technical output.

• Maintaining and developing client relationships and securing repeat business.

• Providing strategic input to the development of the engineering division.

• Supporting and mentoring engineers and graduates through technical development and chartership pathways.

• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high technical standard.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Bristol, offering a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, pension, private medical insurance, and career advancement in a growing and respected organisation.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Civil or Structural Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.