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Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Bristol Full-time GBP 45,000 – 56,000
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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000 to £56,000 plus benefits

Ready to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where you can lead projects, influence technical direction and help grow a high-performing civil engineering team? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering residential, commercial and industrial developments across the UK, with clear progression toward Principal and Associate level.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of the civil engineering elements of appraisal, planning and detailed design, acting as a key technical and client-facing lead while supporting and developing junior engineers.

Key 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
About You
  • Strong UK consultancy experience in development infrastructure

  • Proven background in highways and drainage design

  • Confident leading projects and managing technical delivery

  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software

  • Client-focused, commercially aware and ambitious to progress
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

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