Average Civil Engineer salary in Bristol

CIVIL ENGINEERBristolHybrid working availableSalary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits New year, new job. Are you a Civil Engineer looking for a role where you can develop quickly, gain real project exposure and be trusted with meaningful design responsibility? This is a great opportunity to join a respected consultancy where progression is genuine and technical quality is taken seriously. You will be based in the Bristol office, working closely with a supportive civil engineering team while contributing to development-led projects across the South West and further afield. Schemes range from smaller residential sites through to major mixed-use developments valued between £5m and £500m, supporting clients wherever their projects are located while benefiting from flexible hybrid working. The role As a Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of highways, drainage and earthworks packages across a range of projects. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with highways design including S38 and S278 works* Developing drainage strategies and detailed designs for S104 and S98 submissions* Producing SuDS layouts and earthworks assessments* Preparing technical reports and supporting documentation* Producing designs using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage* Liaising with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams* Supporting senior engineers with coordination and quality assurance About you This role suits a capable Civil Engineer ready to progress. You will ideally have: * An HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering or similar* Experience in highways and drainage design for development infrastructure* Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and drainage software* Strong communication skills and interest in client-facing work* A desire to progress toward Chartered status 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.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERLocation: BristolSalary: £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 ApplyApplicants 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.

CIVIL ENGINEERBristolSalary £32,000 to £42,000 Looking to step up, take real responsibility, and see your designs built, not just drawn. This is an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a growing development infrastructure team and work across highways, drainage and SuDS on residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from early feasibility through to detailed design and technical approval. You will join a collaborative consultancy environment where Civil Engineers are encouraged to take ownership, develop client relationships and progress quickly, with clear support toward chartership and long-term career growth. The role will involve* Highways and drainage design for development schemes* S38, S278 and S104 technical approvals* SuDS and Flood Risk inputs alongside senior engineers* 3D modelling, cut and fill and earthworks design* Preparation of drawings, calculations and technical reports* Liaison with local authorities, statutory bodies and clients* Supporting and mentoring junior team members You will ideally have* A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent* Around 2 to 4 years UK consultancy experience* Exposure to highways and drainage design for development* AutoCAD and ideally Civil 3D or similar* A proactive, organised and career driven mindset* A desire to progress toward chartership and leadership Why apply* Salary £32,000 to £42,000* Clear progression toward Senior level* Varied development-led projects* Supportive, professional team culture* Strong training and chartership support Eligibility to ApplyApplicants 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.