Senior Civil Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage and deliver projects in Bristol. The candidate will need to possess a degree in Civil Engineering, strong project management skills, and knowledge of highway and drainage design. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a flexible benefits package, including professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Comprehensive training

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-Chartered with a recognized institution (e.g. ICE).
• Demonstrable consultancy experience across various development sectors.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and manage project delivery.
• Check calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by others.
• Deliver highway and drainage designs to UK standards.

Skills

Project management

Highway and drainage design

Proficiency in civil engineering software

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Site 3D

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer (Infrastructure) – Bristol | £40,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Support with Chartership

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and other professionals, always representing the business in a professional manner.
• Manage and deliver projects, providing leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior team members.
• Take responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously, balancing technical design and client-facing duties.
• Check calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports prepared by others, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Lead and coordinate design teams both internally and externally.
• Deliver highway and drainage design to UK design standards across a range of development sectors.
• Produce supporting documentation such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Site Viability Assessments.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress against specifications, raising issues where necessary.
• Apply working knowledge of Highway Authority agreements (Sections 38 & 278) and Water Authority agreements (Sections 102, 104, 106, 116 & 185).
• Use relevant software including AutoCAD, Autotrack, Site 3D, MicroDrainage, Flow, or similar civil engineering packages.
• Support business development by representing the consultancy at external meetings, networking, and industry events.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered or near-Chartered with a recognised institution (e.g. ICE).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Experienced in highway and drainage design with sound knowledge of UK design standards.
• Proficient in the use of industry-standard civil engineering software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Demonstrable consultancy experience across a variety of development sectors.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with a flexible benefits package.
• ICE-approved training with clear pathways to Chartered status.
• Comprehensive training and career development support, including reimbursement of professional fees.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Contributory pension, private healthcare, and life insurance.
• Interest-free travel loan scheme.
• Bonus schemes including loyalty awards and qualification achievement bonuses