Civil Design Engineer

Civil Engineer

Location: Bristol
Department: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol

An exciting opportunity is available for a Civil Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy based in their Bristol office. You'll become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on projects that have a genuine impact on the built environment.

This consultancy is driven by a people-first philosophy, focused on investing in its staff, fostering strong client partnerships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Wellbeing, professional development and teamwork sit at the heart of the culture, with a clear emphasis on enabling people to thrive while enjoying the work they do.

Their Bristol office provides an exceptional place to work. Set within a striking double-height studio with mezzanine space, the office is filled with natural light and features modern kitchen, dining and meeting areas. Based in central Bristol, the team of around 20 professionals spans civil engineering, transport planning, water environment and business services, creating a highly sociable and collaborative working environment.

What you'll be doing

Preparing drainage strategies and engineering reports to support planning applications

Producing technical drawings including sketch and preliminary highway designs, drainage and external works layouts

Delivering ground modelling and S104, S278 and S38 designs through to technical approval

Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Liaising with clients, stakeholders and external project teams

Undertaking site visits when required

Obtaining third-party information such as utility searches and background drawings

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team
This is primarily a desk-based role with occasional site visits, offering a strong balance of technical delivery and team collaboration.

What you'll bring

Experience in civil / development infrastructure design

Ability to prepare drainage strategies, engineering reports and technical drawings

Knowledge of S104, S278 and S38 processes

Strong communication and organisational skills

A collaborative, proactive approach to project delivery
Rewarding you

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Industry-leading annual leave package:

25 days annual leave

Your birthday off

Christmas to New Year closure

Additional day for every three years' service (up to five extra days)

4% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Comprehensive wellbeing package including Cycle to Work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Programme and regular company social events throughout the year
Being inclusive

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Diverse teams are recognised as strong teams, and flexibility or adjustments are supported to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

If you are a Civil Engineer looking to make the next step in your career, do not hesistate to get in touch.

Michael Finch

(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed