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Principal Civil Design Engineer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Principal Civil Design Engineer
Bristol | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We're working with a leading UK development consultancy that's looking to appoint a Principal Infrastructure/Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is a standout opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineer to take a leading role on a wide range of development infrastructure projects, with the backing of a supportive and ambitious organisation.

The Role

As Principal Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes for residential and mixed-use developments, covering highways, drainage, and site levels. You'll manage junior engineers, oversee project delivery, and liaise directly with clients and approving bodies. 
 
 Key duties include:

Leading detailed infrastructure designs (private and adoptable works)
Managing project workflow, budgets, and team resourcing
Securing technical approvals (S104, S38, etc.)
Producing designs using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage
Applying industry standards such as MfS, Building Regs, Sewerage Sector Guidance

About You

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar), with 6+ years' experience
Chartered or working toward professional status (ICE or equivalent)
Strong background in residential development infrastructure
Proficient in Civil 3D and drainage design software
Confident communicator with project leadership experience
Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working and strong work-life balance
Career development through structured training
Diverse, interesting project portfolio
Supportive, collaborative team culture

About the Company

This well-established consultancy has a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions across the UK. With an inclusive and people-first culture, they offer a great environment for talented engineers to grow and succeed.

Interested?

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

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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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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