Senior Civil Engineer — Lead Highways & Drainage Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Bristol is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead highways and drainage design for development projects across the UK. You will own civil engineering elements of appraisal and detailed design, acting as a key technical and client-facing lead while supporting and developing junior engineers.

The role requires strong UK consultancy experience, a proven background in highways and drainage design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software.

Qualifications

• Strong UK consultancy experience in development infrastructure.
• Proven background in highways and drainage design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software.

Responsibilities

• Lead highways and drainage design for development projects
• Manage pre-purchase feasibility and discharge of planning conditions
• Oversee Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS design
• Deliver S38, S278 and S104 technical approvals
• Produce and review drawings, calculations and 3D ground models
• Coordinate with architects, planners, authorities and statutory bodies
• Mentor engineers and support team development
• Contribute to fee proposals and scope management

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Commercial awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drainage software

Job description

Penguin Recruitment in Bristol is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead highways and drainage design for development projects across the UK. You will own civil engineering elements of appraisal and detailed design, acting as a key technical and client-facing lead while supporting and developing junior engineers.

The role requires strong UK consultancy experience, a proven background in highways and drainage design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software.