Senior Civil Design Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage infrastructure projects, focusing on highways and drainage systems. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with various stakeholders on complex schemes. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in civil infrastructure design and experience with UK projects. The company offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Background in civil infrastructure design (highways or drainage).
• Experience working on UK development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design elements across infrastructure schemes.
• Conduct preliminary and detailed highways design.
• Design drainage including foul pumping stations and SuDS.
• Manage design workflows and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate closely with planners and architects.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Highways design

Drainage design

Collaborative teamwork

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer – Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Development Infrastructure – Highways, Drainage, Earthworks

Are you ready to step up into a more senior design role and work on some of the UK's most complex and high‑profile development projects? An established and people‑focused development consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with experience in infrastructure design (highways, drainage, earthworks) who wants to work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking team delivering residential, commercial, and public sector schemes.

The Company

With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and innovation, this consultancy partners with clients and communities to shape smarter, sustainable developments. They're known for delivering complex infrastructure and regeneration projects across residential master plans, commercial hubs, utility installations, schools, public spaces, and more. Based in a modern Bristol office with a positive, team‑oriented culture, you'll be supported and encouraged to thrive professionally and personally.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading and delivering design elements across a broad range of infrastructure schemes, including:

• Highways design (S38/S278) – preliminary and detailed
• Drainage design (S104/S98), including foul pumping stations, SuDS, flow control, and balancing
• Earthworks and site levels for development schemes
• Close collaboration with planners, architects and external stakeholders
• Mentoring junior engineers and managing design workflows

Projects will span residential developments, retail parks, education facilities, major public buildings and more.

What You’ll Need

• Background in civil infrastructure design (highways or drainage)
• Experience working on UK development projects