Senior / Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Civil & Structural Engineer in Bristol to join a team specializing in the water sector. This role involves leading projects on hydraulic structures and river engineering while mentoring junior engineers. The opportunity offers a competitive salary of £60k-£70k plus benefits, with hybrid working options available. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience within the UK water sector.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the UK water sector.
• Strong understanding of river hydraulics and water-retaining structures.
• Experience working within a UK consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural aspects of water sector projects.
• Manage design leadership and project delivery.
• Liaise with clients and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Structural engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior / Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

Bristol

£60k-£70k plus benefits

Want to join an industry leading firm who offer construction services throughout the UK?

Their team in Bristol is seeking a senior or principal level engineer with civil & structural experience in the water industry, specifically hydraulic structures and river engineering.

Ideally, you would have some hydraulic modelling as well as an element of structural and geotechnical engineering experience.

This is a key technical role for an experienced engineer who can lead the civil and structural aspects of water sector projects, with a particular emphasis on:

• Hydraulic structures - including weirs, sluices, flood defences, culverts, intake structures, and outfalls
• River engineering - including river restoration, embankments, scour protection, fish passes, and erosion control

You will play a vital role in design leadership, project delivery, client liaison, and mentoring junior staff, working on a mix of public and private sector projects including flood risk management schemes, EA frameworks, water utility upgrades, and infrastructure resilience projects.

About you:

• Degree qualified civil or structural engineer who is Chartered or working towards
• Proven experience working in the UK water sector
• Strong understanding of river hydraulics, flood risk and water-retaining structures
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience working within a UK consultancy

The role offers you the opportunity to work on significant projects, allows hybrid and flexible working and a competitive salary.

If you're a driven and technically skilled looking to make an impact in the water sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.