Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Our client, is currently seeking a Principal / Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for an individual with significant civil engineering experience who is seeking to lead and deliver major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects
  • Providing expert consultation and technical leadership
  • Ensuring design and operational excellence in all civil engineering activities
  • Designing and supervising civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and water systems
  • Ensuring projects meet environmental, safety, and structural standards
  • Coordinating with clients and other engineers for seamless project execution
  • Overseeing project delivery from proposal to practical completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in producing preliminary and detailed Highway designs (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
  • Ability to design Drainage (s104 / s98 Water Act), including strategic and detailed designs, SuDS, flow control structures, and balancing facilities
  • Experience in Residential and Commercial external works design, including earthworks assessments
  • Proficiency in producing technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals
  • Understanding of compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g. CDM and UK Building Regulations)
  • Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering; a Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable
  • Chartered status with ICE or equivalent body is desirable

Benefits:

  • Competitive financial package commensurate with experience
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
  • Flexible working arrangements in accordance with hybrid working policy
  • Engaging and collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in a diverse range of substantial projects

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a new opportunity to lead and deliver major civil engineering projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and talented team.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026